Accountant - Business and Finance

Grand Valley State University • Allendale Charter Township, MI

8d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position processes financial reports, prepares journal entries, and maintains accurate accounting records to support the operations of the Financial Reporting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Accounting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and reconciliation experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite, in particular Excel
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum three years of related experience with duties outlined above.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inbox for campus-created department transfer Requests. Prepare and enter departmental journal entries, reviewing requests for appropriateness, proper authorization, and compliance with internal standards and policies.
• Prepare and process payroll accounting adjustments, ensuring accurate accounting and appropriate worktag assignments.
• Prepare and assist with monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely distribution.
• Lead accounting activities for the general fund, including monitoring activity, reviewing transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and institutional policies.
• Prepare and coordinate various monthly charge-back activities and serve as the primary contact for campus-wide accounting support related to these activities.
• Research and correct program code and other worktag mismatches or missing worktags to ensure accurate financial reporting and accounting.
• Lead the monitoring and reconciliation of prepaid expenses, ensuring accurate balances and timely recognition of expenses.
• Provide back-up support for bank desk functions, including cash receipt processing and related accounting activities.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level