Staff Accountant: Grants & Financial Reporting

Chowan; Murfreesboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chowan University seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will assist with grants, endowments, fixed assets, and auxiliary accounts, ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy across the Business Office.

The role collaborates with Accounts Payable, Student Accounts/Accounts Receivable, and other departments, providing research-based solutions and backup support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and grant accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly bank statement and GL account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and university policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Provide schedules and reports for internal financial reporting.
• Assist with financial statement analysis and management reporting.
• Maintain accounting records for grants, restricted funds, endowments, and other designated funds.
• Track fixed assets acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Reconcile auxiliary accounts (housing, dining, bookstore, athletics, etc.).
• Support audits and provide documentation requested by senior officers or auditors.
• Assist in reconciling Accounts Payable and Student Accounts/Accounts Receivable activity to the general ledger.
• Provide back-up support to AP and Student Accounts as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

GL accounting

Analytical thinking

Cash reconciliations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Paycor

ERP software

Job description

Chowan University seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will assist with grants, endowments, fixed assets, and auxiliary accounts, ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy across the Business Office.

The role collaborates with Accounts Payable, Student Accounts/Accounts Receivable, and other departments, providing research-based solutions and backup support as needed.