Accountant

Grand Valley State University; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403B contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation

Work-Life Program

Job summary

Grand Valley State University is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support the Financial Reporting team. You will process financial reports, prepare journal entries, and maintain accurate records to support ongoing operations.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel, with opportunities to contribute to department transfer requests, payroll adjustments, and monthly close activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Accounting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and reconciliation experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Department Transfer Requests: Manage the inbox for campus-created department transfer requests; prepare and enter departmental journal entries, review for appropriateness and proper authorization.
• Payroll Accounting Adjustments: Prepare and process payroll accounting adjustments with correct worktag assignments.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and assist with monthly and quarterly financial reports; ensure accuracy and timely distribution.
• General Fund Accounting: Lead accounting activities for the general fund, monitor activity, review transactions, ensure compliance.
• Charge-Back Activity: Coordinate monthly charge-back activities; act as primary campus accounting support contact.
• Worktag Corrections: Research and correct program codes and worktag mismatches for accurate reporting.
• Prepaid Expense Accounting: Monitor and reconcile prepaid expenses; ensure timely recognition of expenses.
• Bank Desk Support: Provide back-up support for bank desk functions and cash receipt processing.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reconciliation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits are effective on the first day of employment!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered.
• Generous 403B contributions by employer and employee are fully vested after 2 years.
• Tuition is waived for undergraduate and graduate courses!
• Up to four weeks of accrued vacation.
• Work-Life Program to assist in achieving a balanced life between work and personal needs.
• More benefits can be found on our website at https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/

Summary

This entry-level position processes financial reports, prepares journal entries, and maintains accurate accounting records to support the Financial Reporting team's operations.

Required Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Accounting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and reconciliation experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite, in particular Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum three years of related experience with duties outlined above.

Primary Duties

• Department Transfer Requests Manage the inbox for campus-created department transfer Requests. Prepare and enter departmental journal entries, reviewing requests for appropriateness, proper authorization, and compliance with internal standards and policies.
• Payroll Accounting Adjustments Prepare and process payroll accounting adjustments, ensuring accurate accounting and appropriate worktag assignments.
• Financial Reporting Prepare and assist with monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely distribution.
• General Fund Accounting Lead accounting activities for the general fund, including monitoring activity, reviewing transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and institutional policies.
• Charge-Back Activity Prepare and coordinate various monthly charge-back activities and serve as the primary contact for campus-wide accounting support related to these activities.
• Worktag Corrections Research and correct program code and other worktag mismatches or missing worktags to ensure accurate financial reporting and accounting.
• Prepaid Expense Accounting Lead the monitoring and reconciliation of prepaid expenses, ensuring accurate balances and timely recognition of expenses.
• Bank Desk Support Provide back-up support for bank desk functions, including cash receipt processing and related accounting activities.
• Prepaid Expense Accounting Lead the monitoring and reconciliation of prepaid expenses, ensuring accurate balances and timely recognition of expenses.
• Other Duties Perform other duties as required or assigned by leadership.

Salary: $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience.

Division: Business and Finance

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