Staff Accountant: GL, Reconciliations & Audit Support

University of Saint Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Saint Joseph is seeking a general accounting professional to support the finance team. The role focuses on routine journal entries, month-end close, and balanced ledger reconciliations, with collaboration across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and adherence to university policies, and may involve grant accounting oversight and process improvements within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business with concentration in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• 1 year of relevant professional accounting experience is preferred.
• Higher education or not-for-profit accounting experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries in line with monthly and year-end closing calendars.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze balance sheet accounts.
• Support year-end closing and audit reporting processes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Document processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and controls.
• Assist in monitoring grant accounts and related activity as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business (Accounting/Finance)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database management

Windows OS

Mail merge

Internet research

Job description

University of Saint Joseph is seeking a general accounting professional to support the finance team. The role focuses on routine journal entries, month-end close, and balanced ledger reconciliations, with collaboration across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and adherence to university policies, and may involve grant accounting oversight and process improvements within a collaborative team setting.