Accounting Associate

Canisius University • Buffalo, NY

13d • $23 - $25

About The Position

This is a full-time, hourly position (37.50 hours per week) reporting directly to the Associate Controller. The Accounting Associate will support various aspects of Canisius University’s Controller’s Office and is responsible to maintain and reconcile financial ledgers, schedules, and accounts. They will analyze and report data, verify and correct data, respond to requests for financial information and complete special projects. The Accounting Associate ensures that accounting activities are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business or accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Customer-focused aptitude.
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills – both written and oral.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with BANNER Finance or similar integrated financial system.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and produce accurate professional work products under timelines.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll processing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of higher education processes and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support for the accounts payable function including year-end close.
• Provide support and back up for payroll processing.
• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations and accruals.
• Prepare and schedule upload of automated journal entries and accounting records for programs/projects.
• Review the processing and reporting of payments and 1099 related transactions and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Record, examine and analyze financial records, documents and/or reports. Responsible for supporting the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, including department charges, account reconciliations, and reviewing/reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Recommends new business procedures or changes to existing ones, assists in solving accounting or financial problems, and audits financial transactions for accuracy and conformance with established standards and procedures.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the Fixed Asset ledger.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary: $23.00-24.50 per hour
• Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
• 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees