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Form of workAccountant I
FLSA Status:Exempt
Posted Salary Range:Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status:Full Time
Department:Accounting
Job Summary:The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that bank entries are posted timely, accurately, and reconciled to the University’s general ledger. He/she analyzes revenue and expense accounts to ensure the state budget is maintained.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal.
Effective time management skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to interpret federal and state laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze financial data and effectively communicate findings to management.
Ability to make sound and independent judgements.
- Maintains the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries with supporting analysis and documentation.
- Completes monthly and year-end balancing and reconciling for state, federal and institutional funds.
- Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts and closes monthly books.
- Reconciles bank accounts timely, verifies deposits, and addresses bank inquiries.
- Runs payroll feed processes to the general ledger, making journal entries as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of year-end financial statements.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Two (s) years’ accounting experience.
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Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds:Occasionally
Travel:Occasionally
Extended Work Hours:Occasionally
Posting Number:S922
Number of Vacancies:2
Location:Lorman
Open Date:03/14/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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