Accountant I
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Performs professional accounting work at an operating level requiring knowledge and application of general accounting theory, techniques and practices and knowledge of the University accounting system. Works closely with the various levels of the University community to research, review, and reconcile various ledger accounts within UR Financials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred
- 1 year of professional accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication skills required
- Attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills required.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines required.
Responsibilities
- Reconciliation of ledger accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy of data.
- Uses judgement as to whether account balances are reasonable.
- Examines accounting documents to ascertain that transactions are properly supported in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Initiates corrective action or recommends solutions as appropriate.
- Process journal entries as needed.
- Prepares routine working papers, exhibits, and summaries supporting findings and recommendations.
- Perform reconciliation of cash/check deposits, wires, credit cards transactions, foreign drafts, and lockbox payments for all University cash accounts.
- Ensures established internal control procedures are followed, including proper documentation and authorization of financial transactions
- Participates in month-end close process and the preparation of quarterly financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance to US GAAP.
- Performs analysis of financial statement balances and activity.
- Prepares accurate reports to support results.
- Participate in UR Financial system upgrade testing and other projects as needed.
- Prepares a variety of routine financial statements or accounting reports for which the format has been established.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
