Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk

Point Park University • Pittsburgh, PA

11d

About The Position

Perform various data entry, accounting, budget monitoring, and assistance with internal and external accounting and reporting functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• One or more years related work experience in a higher education, non-profit, or mid-sized company environment preferred.
• Applicant must possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite with a strong background in Excel.
• Knowledge of network general ledger systems and report writing software a plus.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years related work experience in a higher education, non-profit, or mid-sized company environment preferred.
• Knowledge of network general ledger systems and report writing software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review expenditures for proper G/L account coding, University policy compliance, budget fund availability, and reasonableness.
• Expectations are to make corrections and modifications when necessary, including budget reallocations in the ERP system.
• Review and process expense reports and employee expense reimbursements.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile travel advances.
• Input journal entries into the accounting system for the monthly and year-end close process.
• Process, post, and reconcile prepaid expenses.
• Create, input and maintain excel spreadsheets related to various budgetary accounts.
• Assist with year-end close and prepare schedules/respond to requests as needed.
• Serve as backup to other staff in the Business Office as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level