Accounting Assistant-Contractual
Towson University•Towson, MD
About The Position
The Accounting Assistant is a contractual role supporting accounting and property records work. The position reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts, compares general ledger records with supporting documentation, researches discrepancies, and helps ensure the accuracy of financial statements. It also supports preparation of information for 1099 tax returns and completes other projects assigned by the Accounting and Property Records departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with at least nine accounting credits. Related experience and formal education may substitute for education or experience requirements on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits equivalent to one year of experience, except where qualifications are established by law.
- Dedication and punctuality.
- Desire and motivation to learn.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Good organizational and technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word).
- Good written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and complete tasks accurately and on time.
- Ability to research and resolve issues.
- Ability to perform office tasks such as filing documents and operating office equipment, including computers.
- Ability to independently perform routine and specialized clerical tasks and simple mathematical computations.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and compare general ledger balances with supporting documentation.
- Identify variances, timing differences, and unexplained items; research discrepancies and communicate with relevant departments.
- Propose and prepare journal entries, submit entries and supporting documentation for approval, and track items until resolved.
- Create a reusable template for future monthly reconciliations.
- Draft account-specific procedures, including the process and the departments that assist or provide information.
- Work with Accounts Payable to review and prepare information for 1099 tax returns.
- Complete other projects assigned by the Accounting and Property Records departments.
