Accountant

"Para la gente, y el futuro! For the people, and the future!"
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award two-time recipient from INSIGHT into Diversity (2022,2023)
Position starts: July 1, 2024
Summary:
The accountant position provides support for accounting and financial reporting functions within the Finance department.
* This position reports to the Assistant Controller.
* We are seeking to hire one Accountant.
* The starting salary for this position is $45,000 depending on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Construct routine spreadsheet applications to prepare financial data for input into the finance system.
* Assist in preparing, reconciling, balancing, and maintaining accounting records for the balance sheet and other accounts as appropriate.
* Reconciling bank statements.
* Enter data into the finance system.
* Review expenditure transaction data to assure compliance with company policies and accounting principles.
* Distribution of monthly reports and support department administrative assistants.
* Develop skills in the college's software systems.
* Serves as an aid in various detailed reconciliations.
* Conduct or may assist in audits and audit paperwork preparation.
* Participate in local, state, and federal government reporting.
* Assist in compliance with funding and reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures.
* Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
* Level of duty and responsibilities will be determined based on the level at which the candidate is hired (see levels below).
Other skills important to this position:
* Working knowledge of financial accounting and reporting, including steps in the accounting cycle, standard accounting procedures, and financial reporting formats
* Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Self-starter, capable of working independently with some or minimal supervision and demonstrating initiative with a positive attitude.
* Highly organized, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication (written/oral) and interpersonal skills; a team player; takes direction well.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Accountant I (nonexempt):
Education Experience:
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; Including Word and Excel (advanced Excel a plus)
* Associate degree in accounting or related field and 3 years of related work experience
* Or 5 years of related work experience
Preferences:
* If Bachelor's degree in accounting, no previous work experience is required
* Knowledge of the procurement process
Accountant II (exempt):
Education & Experience:
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; Including Word and Excel (advanced Excel a plus)
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 3 years of related work experience.
Note: Applicants must currently be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, a review of resumes is scheduled to begin immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. EOE.
Applications should be submitted through the Burrell College Work Opportunities website or other job posting boards.
https://burrell.edu/administrative-services/human-resources/work-opportunities/
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process.
BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply.