Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter•McMinnville, OR

1d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for core accounting operations with an emphasis on the General Ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and the integration of Student Accounts and Financial Aid activity into the institution’s financial records. This role supports ERP system implementation and optimization as it relates to accounting accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and IT to ensure transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP, FASB, and federal regulations. Maintain and manage the General Ledger, including the chart of accounts, accounting strings, and fund/project structures Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries Produce monthly trial balances and quarterly/annual financial statements Perform account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, liabilities, net assets, and inter-fund balances Support annual financial statement preparation and external audits, including PBC schedules and audit coordination Serve as an accounting functional resource for ERP configuration related to the General Ledger, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid Assist with data mapping, migration, validation, and reconciliation during system transitions Develop and execute accounting-focused testing (journal entries, balances, reconciliations, and reports) Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within the ERP environment Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation related to system workflows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
3–5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Experience with financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and audits
Strong knowledge of GAAP/FASB and fund accounting
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, Colleague, Jenzabar, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, analysis, and reporting
High attention to detail, strong internal-control mindset, and excellent documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Higher education experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the General Ledger, including the chart of accounts, accounting strings, and fund/project structures
Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries
Produce monthly trial balances and quarterly/annual financial statements
Perform account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, liabilities, net assets, and inter-fund balances
Support annual financial statement preparation and external audits, including PBC schedules and audit coordination
Serve as an accounting functional resource for ERP configuration related to the General Ledger, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid
Assist with data mapping, migration, validation, and reconciliation during system transitions
Develop and execute accounting-focused testing (journal entries, balances, reconciliations, and reports)
Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within the ERP environment
Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation related to system workflows