Staff Accountant

University of St Thomas•St. Paul, MN

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About The Position

The University of St. Thomas is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Controller's Office. The role reconciles University depository and checking accounts, records investment transactions, manages fixed assets, approves journal vouchers on a rotating basis, and responds to departmental questions about budgets and accounts. The accountant also serves as a contact for student organization advisors, officers, and Undergraduate Student Government personnel regarding student-funded club and organization accounts, and assists the Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, and Vice-President for Business Affairs with special projects. The position maintains accounting records for property, plant, and equipment under established policies; monitors building project funds to determine whether expenditures should be capitalized or treated as construction in progress; and supports audit preparation. The successful candidate will be committed to the University's mission and its inclusive environment. Employment requires consent to and successful completion of a background screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Two years of professional accounting experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills may be substituted.
Commitment to the ideals of the University’s mission.

Responsibilities

Reconcile GCF and other bank accounts, including Payroll, Controlled Disbursement, SPS, and Wells Fargo accounts.
Investigate issues related to the Positive Pay fraud protection program.
Track and record endowment and other investment income and manager fees for investment assets.
Allocate investment earnings equitably among approximately 800 endowment and quasi-endowment funds each month.
Maintain accounting for property, plant, and equipment in accordance with established policies.
Update capital project accounts, organizations, funds, and location codes as needed.
Set up assets for depreciation in accordance with established policies.
Monitor building project funds to determine whether assets should be capitalized or recorded as construction in progress.
Approve capital expenses through the purchasing department.
Prepare audit materials, schedules, and reconciliations.
Answer departmental questions regarding account budgets, reports, and charges.
Assist Student Affairs and club advisors in understanding financial systems, procedures, and policies.
Approve journal vouchers on a rotating basis with other Controller’s Office staff.
Perform special projects as assigned by the Assistant Controller, Controller, and Vice-President for Business Affairs.
Serve as a contact for student organization advisors, officers, and Undergraduate Student Government personnel regarding student-funded club and organization accounts.