Staff Accountant Rockhurst University

Ajcunet; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

37.5‑hour work week

Free employee classes

Free spouse/dependent classes

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rockhurst University is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance Office. The Staff Accountant performs a range of professional accounting duties including journal entries, reconciliations, month‑end close, financial reporting, and audit support in a university setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business and two years of accounting experience, with knowledge of Accounts Payable/Receivable and General Ledger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business with two years working experience.
• Two years accounting experience with knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & journal entries – prepare and post monthly entries and maintain GL accounts.
• Account reconciliations – perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Month-end close – assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.
• Financial reporting support – assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Audit – provide supporting documentation during internal and external audits.
• Compliance – ensure transactions follow university policies and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the University.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management

Job description

Rockhurst University is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance Office. The Staff Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial reporting records and financial functions related to budget and annual audits. The position requires knowledge of fund accounting, independent judgement and decision‑making skills. Duties will include journal entries, reconciliations, monthly and annual close processes, financial reporting, and audit and compliance support.

Duties include daily, monthly, and annual accounting functions. Responsible for providing financial information to the VPFA, Controller, departments, grant managers/writer, board and committee members, and other related duties as assigned within the scope of the classification level. Staff Accountant is the mid‑level class in the professional accounting series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine accounting duties while learning policies and procedures and becoming familiar with a variety of departmental systems and practices. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision.

Specific responsibilities include:

• General Ledger & journal entries – prepare and post standard monthly journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Account reconciliations – perform monthly balance sheet, bank, and other payment reconciliations
• Month‑end close – assist with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing procedures, including accruals and adjustments.
• Financial reporting support – support the compilation of financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports.
• Audit – provide supporting documentation and schedules and answer questions during internal and external audits.
• Compliance – ensure transactions and reports follow company policies and standard accounting regulations.
• Other duties as assigned – perform other duties, consistent with the incumbent’s skills and qualifications as required by the University in support of the department.

Position requirements include:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field with two years working experience.
• Two years of accounting experience with knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger as well as general office operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with databases and data management.

Full‑time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• A 37.5‑hour work week
• Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees – 6 credit hour limit per semester
• Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
• Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays
• Positive work environment
• Leadership and development opportunities

Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university of 3000 students that offers more than fifty undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service. Our mission is to transform lives by creating a learning community centered on excellence in undergraduate liberal and graduate education. Rockhurst is Catholic and Jesuit, involved in the life and growth of the city and the region, and committed to the service of the contemporary world. We employ approximately 500 faculty and staff.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rockhurst University is committed to creating a diverse working environment. The University recruits and employs successful candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and/or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates. In order to qualify as a candidate, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time Rockhurst is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa