Junior Accountant: Reconciliations & Ledger Support

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University is seeking a Financial Administrator responsible for a wide range of accounting and financial transactions. You will apply basic and complex accounting principles, maintain accurate records, and provide reconciliations, reports, and policy education for departments.

Essential duties include monthly reconciliations, liaison with AP and Purchasing, and monitoring departmental purchases and credit card activity. Strong detail orientation and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance by date of hire (or equivalent).
• - Accurate accounting and finance knowledge relevant to university operations.
• - Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial reconciliation between Banner and other university systems.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors in financial entries and reports.
• Act as liaison to Accounts Payable, Procurement & Contract Services, and Purchasing.
• Create and monitor departmental purchases; prepare purchase orders and check requests.
• Process purchase requisitions and miscellaneous financial documents; manage cash deposits and transfers.
• Oversee credit cards and reconcile Chrome River reports per policy.
• Balance general ledger with subsidiary records.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance by date of hire

Associate’s degree in accounting + 2 years experience

High school diploma + 5 years accounting experience

Job description

Wright State University is seeking a Financial Administrator responsible for a wide range of accounting and financial transactions. You will apply basic and complex accounting principles, maintain accurate records, and provide reconciliations, reports, and policy education for departments.

Essential duties include monthly reconciliations, liaison with AP and Purchasing, and monitoring departmental purchases and credit card activity. Strong detail orientation and communication skills are required.