Accounting Associate - University Event Services

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Associate supports University Event Services by monitoring purchase- and expense-related transactions, reviewing monthly budget accounting reports, preparing reconciliations and journal entries, and processing purchasing documentation. The role also handles administrative duties as assigned and reports discrepancies to the direct manager. The work is performed in an onsite office building.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of work experience similar to the responsibilities of this role.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor purchase- and expense-related transactions.
Review monthly budget accounting reports for discrepancies and inform the direct manager.
Prepare spreadsheets to review and reconcile data against charged expenses.
Complete monthly journal entries related to accruals and reclasses.
Complete weekly and monthly reports for management, department personnel, and accounting.
Use word processing, database management, spreadsheet, electronic calendar, and email applications.
Process purchase orders, invoices, and expenses by obtaining authorized signatures and sending documents to the designated accounting department.
Work with the accounting department to reconcile adjustments to cost-center accounts.
Reconcile P-cards monthly, gather and review coordinators’ receipts for accuracy, make adjustments to cost centers or accounts, and submit them for management approval.
Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.