Accountant

Lincoln University; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University in Lincoln University, PA seeks an Accountant in the Controller's Office to ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, maintain the general ledger, and contribute to timely monthly and annual closes, including journal entries and reconciliations.

You will prepare working papers and financial reports for audits and external agencies, and coordinate grant drawdowns with Research & Programs offices.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; three years related experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision, make decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Must handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to organize and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong mathematical, verbal and written skills; proficient with Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of internal and external financial reports and the general ledger in conformance to GAAP.
• Support timely monthly and annual close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash activity.
• Prepare working papers and financial reports for audits and external agencies.
• Process drawdowns of Title III and Title IV funds and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Research & Programs to set up grant budgets and manage grant invoicing.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

EDP accounting systems

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of internal and external financial reports and the general ledger and in conformance to GAAP.
• Contribute towards a timely monthly and annual hard close process including completion of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor cash activity
• Prepare working papers and financial reports for internal and external use, including various audits and external agencies.
• Performs drawdowns of Title III and Title IV funds and reconciles transactions to the general ledger.
• Liaise with Office of Sponsored Research & Programs to set up grant budgets.
• Monitor grant activities, perform associated invoicing to grant sponsors, perform draw of funds, and reconciles grant receivables.
• Review departmental and grant budgets and approve requisitions as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to other Business Office departments as needed and all other duties as assigned.

Job Tile: Accountant
Classification: Professional
Division: Finance & Administration
Department: Controller's Office
Reports: Senior Accountant
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree and three years' related experience required.
• Five years of related experience in an educational finance environment preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with people from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision, make decisions, and have good judgment.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to organize.
• Must have excellent mathematical, verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of EDP-oriented accounting systems and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body m ability to stoop, kneel, bendand reach.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible scheduling including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions; protection from weather changes, but not necessarily temperature conditions.