General Ledger Staff Accountant – Month-End & GAAP Focus

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University in Hampton, VA is looking for a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger activities and support various financial functions. The role involves data analysis, maintaining journal entries, and preparing financial statements while adhering to GAAP. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field plus 2-3 years of experience is essential. Candidates should have strong Excel and Word skills and be ready to work additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 2-3 years of experience.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor activity related to the general ledger.
• Analyze data and review financial records using GAAP.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and financial statements.

Skills

Data entry

General Ledger maintenance

Financial Statement preparation

Analytical skills

Accounting support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hampton University in Hampton, VA is looking for a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger activities and support various financial functions. The role involves data analysis, maintaining journal entries, and preparing financial statements while adhering to GAAP. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field plus 2-3 years of experience is essential. Candidates should have strong Excel and Word skills and be ready to work additional hours as needed.