Staff Accountant: GAAP Reporting & Reconciliation (Higher Ed)

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking a Staff Accountant to serve as the accounting liaison for the Controller's Office, handling financial reporting, tax reporting and compliance, journal entry preparation, and account audits. The role ensures transactions align with GAAP and university procedures, under designated limits and contracts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and offers a full-time track in the Troy campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Masters degree in Accounting (preferred).
• Experience in a higher education setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as accounting liaison with the Controller's Office and other departments and external agencies.
• Prepare and review journal entries and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Assist with financial reporting, tax reporting and audit/reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare reports for analysis and approve financial transactions within policy limits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Troy University is seeking a Staff Accountant to serve as the accounting liaison for the Controller's Office, handling financial reporting, tax reporting and compliance, journal entry preparation, and account audits. The role ensures transactions align with GAAP and university procedures, under designated limits and contracts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and offers a full-time track in the Troy campus.