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    Accounting Specialist - Jacksonville, United States - Jacksonville State University

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    Accounting Specialist

    Job no: 496988
    Work type: Full Time
    Location: Jacksonville (Main Campus)
    Categories: Staff

    Department:

    Office of the Controller

    Anticipated Start Date:

    June 3, 2024

    Salary:

    $38, $40,000.00

    Normal Work Schedule:

    8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday- Friday, some evenings and weekends required

    Job Summary:

    The Accounting Specialist provides and coordinates accounting and administrative support to the department, and assists in the administration of departmental functions for the University.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Serves as a resources to departments regarding budgets, accounting information, financial policies and procedures.
    • Answers telephones, meets and greets visitors, and assists in other clerical functions. May arrange travel and meetings and coordinates office functions.
    • Maintain various ledgers, registers, and journals; post, check and balance ledgers
    • Assists with preparation of routine entries and posting of financial transactions; reconciles entries and internal ledgers to financial reporting systems reports.
    • Verify account codes for accounts payable invoices; pay invoices; enter payment information into ERP, verify appropriateness of invoices in relation to use of budgeted funds
    • Assists in coordination, scheduling, and facilitating staff finance training.
    • Provides administrative support to the Office of the Controller and assumes a variety of administrative duties including arranging itineraries, meetings, conferences, workshops, and agendas; maintains supervisor's calendar using independent judgement to prioritize schedule
    • Reviews documents for proper revenue and expenditure classification; code data for correct budgetary charges according to prescribed procedures.
    • Manages the operational details of the department; acts as office receptionist; gives and gathers information that calls for reference to a variety of sources and wide knowledge of policies and procedures; maintains/establishes filing systems; sorts and distributes mail.
    • Serves as a back-up for checking banking records for the previous day in the event the assigned accountant is not available.
    • Organizes correspondence and forms requiring attention of supervisor and reviews all documents for accuracy.
    • Assists Controller and Budget Analyst with Banner Finance and budgeting projects (budget analysis, etc.).
    • Assists Controller with access set up of budget managers/clerical assistants in Banner Finance and serves as point of contact for questions regarding Banner Finance and general campus policy.
    • Oversees the Controller's departmental budgets and provide updates when requested.
    • Oversees university projects budgets and provides balances to Controller and VPFA/CFO for budget planning.
    • Regularly monitors and maintains completion status of journal entries and other financial documents in Banner.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Required Minimum Qualifications:
    • High School diploma or equivalent, and
    • (4) years full-time equivalent experience in clerical or administrative support,
    OR
    • Associate degree in business-related field, and
    • (2) years full-time equivalent experience in clerical or administrative support,
    OR
    • Bachelor's degree in business related field
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree from accredited higher education institution
    • Experience in higher education
    • At least two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
    Required Documents:

    1. Cover Letter
    2. Resume
    Employee Benefits:

    JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:
    • Retirement Plans
      • Alabama Teacher's Retirement System (TRS)
      • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
      • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
    • Health Insurance
      • Medical (PEEHIP)
      • Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
    • Long-term disability and life insurance
    • Tuition assistance
    • Paid and unpaid leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Prescription assistance
    For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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    Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Advertised: Apr Central Daylight Time
    Applications close: May Central Daylight Time

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