Accountant - Controller's Office

Southeast Missouri State University•Cape Girardeau, MO

23h

About The Position

The Accountant position is within the Controller's Office, part of Finance and Administration. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP. The Accountant will work with University personnel to investigate and correct inaccuracies, assist in ensuring compliance with laws and policies, and prepare and analyze financial reports. This role also involves supporting month-end and year-end close processes, managing Banner Finance user access and security, and maintaining internal controls over financial processes and Banner security administration. The position requires effective workload prioritization to meet deadlines accurately.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
Minimum of one year of accounting experience including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports.
Minimum one year of experience with Word, Excel, and Access.
Financial reporting experience subject to various internal and external laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
Experience with ERP system administration, including user security roles, permissions, and access controls.
General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate information, and develop effective solutions.
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive, professional, and service-oriented support to internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting audits and preparing workpapers is a plus.
Experience with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and reconcile various general ledger accounts.
Work with the Controller and University personnel to investigate, correct, and follow up on any inaccuracies identified.
Ensure integrity and accuracy of all accounting transactions under GAAP, including both routine transactions as well as some complex, non-recurring transactions.
Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures all within GAAP guidelines.
Reconcile and analyze complex balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare and analyze periodic financial reports for University departments and management.
Research accounting issues and provide recommendations to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions.
Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and preparing audit workpapers under the guidance of Senior Accountants.
Create, modify, and deactivate Banner Finance user access in accordance with University policies and internal controls.
Maintain and monitor Banner security roles and permissions to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and access controls.
Update and maintain financial manager assignments for indexes and organizations within Banner.
Review and approve requests related to funds, accounts, indexes, and Banner Finance maintenance activities.
Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes and Banner security administration to safeguard University assets and ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and audit requirements.
Prioritize workload effectively to ensure tasks are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.