General Accountant

University of Redlands•Redlands, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Accountant provides advanced professional accounting work involving the analysis, reconciliation, maintenance, and reporting of complex financial transactions and accounts. The position is responsible for documenting cash activities, preparation and review of journal entries, account analysis, and accounting principles and professional judgement. Responsibilities include oversight of bank account reconciliations, online payment system reconciliations, and other balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the University’s financial records. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position exercises judgment and discretion in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), University policies, and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial data, maintaining effective internal control, researching and resolving accounting issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen financial stewardship and operational effectiveness across the University.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
Three years progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
Knowledge of GAAP.
Advanced Excel and ERP financial systems experience.
Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
Possess excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position’s efficiency.
Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as 10-key calculator by touch.
Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Five years progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
Experience in higher education or not for profit accounting.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts.
Research accounting discrepancies and determine appropriate accounting treatment
Assist Accounting Manager with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Analyze financial activity and recommend corrective actions.
Administer and monitor University daily banking activity, including preparation of posting journals and consistent auditable records in accordance with GAAP.
Perform numerous and complex reconciliations of cash, clearing, loan, student aid, and balance sheet accounts.
Apply knowledge of GAAP and University policies and procedures in the preparation and review of adjusting, recurring, and special journal entries into the University’s general ledger.
Review submitted journal entries and budget adjustments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with University policies and procedures and communicate necessary corrections to originating departments.
Review and reconcile donation transaction activities from University Advancement system and prepare appropriate financial transactions, calculate gains/losses, and prepare adjustments according to GAAP and University policies and procedures.
Support the Accounting Manager in accounting operations, financial reporting, and strategic initiatives.
Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned.