Cashier/Accounting Specialist

Gengras Center; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gengras Center in West Hartford, CT seeks a Cashier/Accounting Specialist to support daily cash management, reconciliations, and payable operations. The role collaborates with the finance team and university community to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient processing.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in accounting (preferred) and 2+ years of related experience, with familiarity in non-profit settings and Jenzabar system advantageous.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 2+ years related experience preferred.
• Experience in a non-profit environment with Jenzabar preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office; familiarity with university systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash receipts from students and log receipts.
• Serve as point person for online payment systems.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and research variances.
• Assist Accounts Payable and Student Refund processes.
• Support year-end closing and audit activities.
• Work with finance team to improve procedures and controls.
• Communicate with university community and vendors regarding payable operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

MS Office proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jenzabar System

Job description

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Cashier/Accounting Specialist

West Hartford, CT, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1242

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Cashier/Accounting Specialist III performs a variety of accounting tasks both routine and project related. The responsibilities include those of the head cashier, daily cash management reporting, a variety of monthly reconciliations. Project related responsibilities are essential to gathering, classification and reporting of the University's financial data.

• Receives cash and checks from students, logs receipt.
• Serves as point person for online payment systems.
• Performs balance sheet reconciliations monthly, prior to monthly closing; researches and resolves variances.
• Performs review roles in Accounts Payable and Student Refund processes.
• Supports Campus Card, P-Card, and accounts payable operations.
• Supports the year-end closing and audit.
• Works collaboratively with the finance team to improve accounting procedures/controls, and efficiencies thru development and implementation.
• Communicates with the University community and outside vendors in support of payable operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures appropriate internal controls are established and maintained.
• Performs work under the direction of the Assistant Controller.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting preferred
• 2+ years related experience preferred
• Experience in non-profit environment - Jenzabar System experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially, balance and prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, problem solve and offer secretarial support to more than one person
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.