Staff Accountant/Financial Analyst

The Juilliard School•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Controller and working closely with all Finance Office staff, this role provides accounting, reconciliation, and data analysis support for all of the School’s financial operations. The position is responsible for organizing and executing a regular monthly reconciliation process of bank and general ledger accounts. It also involves analyzing, reconciling, and recording various financial and accounting data, including but not limited to payroll records, investment activity, and accounting adjustments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
Three or more years related work experience
Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with data retrieval and analysis
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meeting deadlines
Experience working with automated accounting system (GL and subsidiary ledgers) and integrated enterprise management system

Nice To Haves

Experience with moderate to complex bank reconciliations with multiple inputs
Experience with Oracle Cloud general ledger and cash management modules

Responsibilities

Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and provide related support including posting adjustments and communicating with internal and external parties to resolve discrepancies
Monitor various balance sheet, revenue, expense, and suspense general ledger accounts and ensure timely identification and resolution of items requiring follow up
Gather information and prepare schedules and analysis to support the audit, tax return preparation, grants reporting, and other regulatory filings
Prepare, enter and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, investment accounting, financing activities, departmental requests, and other transactions
Gather and prepare detailed schedules and backup documentation to support invoicing of Juilliard partner organizations
Provide backup support for processes connected to federal financial aid programs, including monitoring and executing drawdowns of government cash, preparing financial figures for FISAP report, and maintaining books and records
Respond to requests and inquiries from departments or external parties regarding transactions, analytical support, and other data as needed
Identify opportunities for improving reconciliation and monitoring processes