Accountant: GAAP, Grants & Financial Close

Lincoln University PA; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University in Lincoln University, PA is seeking an Accountant in the Controller's Office to manage the general ledger, prepare financial reports, and oversee grant budgets in accordance with GAAP. The role supports monthly and annual close processes and liaises with Sponsored Research & Programs to ensure grant compliance.

The position requires an Associate's degree with three years of related experience; five years in educational finance is preferred.

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 detail oriented with the ability to organize.

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 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 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 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.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

EDP systems

Job description

Lincoln University in Lincoln University, PA is seeking an Accountant in the Controller's Office to manage the general ledger, prepare financial reports, and oversee grant budgets in accordance with GAAP. The role supports monthly and annual close processes and liaises with Sponsored Research & Programs to ensure grant compliance.

The position requires an Associate's degree with three years of related experience; five years in educational finance is preferred.