Staff Accountant
About The Position
Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to assist with financial transactions and accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and working alongside other professionals and support staff, the Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for accounts payable, purchasing transactions, requisitions, financial recordings, and information by reconciling, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. The role also helps manage the integrity of accounting systems and maintain fiscal records of Hampton Proton assets.
Requirements
- Associate degree in accounting or a related discipline required.
- A minimum of 1 year of financial or accounting-related work experience.
- Understanding of accounting theory.
- Ability to research and reconcile accounts.
- Microsoft Excel experience.
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail, orientation toward high-quality results, and adherence to timelines.
- Proactive, independent, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable transactions and post related journal entries.
- Prepare and post general ledger entries and reconciliations to support timely month-end closings.
- Record month-end accruals and reversals to accurately reflect estimated expenses.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of cash and cash equivalents, charges, and receipts.
- Prepare and process EFT and ACH payments for vendors and business partners.
- Reconcile vendor statements against Sage Intacct account balances and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain amortization and depreciation schedules for prepaid expenses and prepaid insurance accounts.
- Verify that vendors, invoices, and payments comply with established financial policies and procedures.
- Establish, organize, and maintain vendor and financial records in Sage Intacct and physical filing systems.
- Prepare and submit annual TIAA reconciliations to Hampton University.
- Reconcile employee benefit accounts monthly and communicate required adjustments to the Human Resources Department.
- Prepare Accounts Payable Unpaid Bills Reports for management review and approval.
- Enter and process invoice batches in Sage Intacct for payment.
- Perform banking functions, including cash deposits and petty cash replenishment.
- Prepare annual 1099 calculations and coordinate issuance to applicable vendors.
- Manage office supply inventory and coordinate purchasing needs for the facility.
- Match purchase orders to approved requisitions processed through Sage Intacct.
- Assist with fixed asset management and preparation of budget-to-actual variance reports.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Finance to support efficient departmental operations.
- Process bi-weekly payroll and retirement contribution submissions.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly employee benefits invoices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
