Accountant (HS)

The Ohio State University • City of Niagara Falls, NY

5d

About The Position

Performs basic to moderately complex accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. Reconcile accounts, post journal entries, and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position. Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and assists in the preparation of financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions. These reports may include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports and filings. Position is the primary point of focus for the incorporation of transactions and transactional processes into the general ledger or some other accounting and/or reporting system and serves as a liaison between department leadership. May provide technical accounting advice for functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts
• Post journal entries
• Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger
• Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and accounting statements
• Provide technical accounting advice for functional or operational areas managers

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees