Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Chatham University invites applications for the position of Staff Accountant.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at: https://www.chatham.edu/mission-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion/index.html.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer Purchasing Card Program.
  • Record/Reconcile all transactions ran through purchasing program.
  • Communicate/assist with department chairs on purchasing questions.
• Assist with tracking capital expenditures/fixed assets.
• Prepare and enter all PO's.
• Reconcile and import monthly activity for the following categories of transactions and reconcile control accounts on a monthly basis.
• Back-up the Staff Accountant payroll for payroll process and other job responsibilities.
• Reconcile various University bank and general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Generate monthly budget reports for budget administrators and respond to budget administrator inquiries.
• Serve as a backup for all Accounts Payable functions.
• Assist in preparation for the annual external audit and tax filings including data collection for the 990 tax return.
• Maintain professional expertise and skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Accounts Payable/Purchasing experience preferred.
• Payroll experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and excellent.

Salary Range:

$46,100-$52,400. 40-hour work week.

Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.

How to Apply:

Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is XXX) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:

Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the positionCurriculum Vitae or ResumeContact information for three professional references

All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Persons of color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.