- Performs general ledger accounting-based functions, including account analysis and review, reconciliations, invoicing, ad hoc reporting, and recording financial transactions to the University's general and subsidiary ledgers for the University Student related bank accounts.
- Performs reconciliation procedures for transactions on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis to ensure accurate and timely posting to the various accounts and ledgers.
- This person will handle University incoming and outgoing wires (communicate, code, journalize).
- Reviews, revises, and institutes internal controls to ensure correct charging and accounting of all transactions; establishes internal control within University/State accounting standards and develops record keeping and reporting requirements.
- Respond to inquiries and resolve escalated problems/questions regarding the general ledger accounts in a timely manner.
- Provide advice, assistance, and training to less-experienced staff and student employees.
- Perform other accounting, administrative support, and customer service duties as assigned.
- Prepare detailed supporting documentation for management.
- Excellent customer service skills for a diverse population of stakeholders.
- Ability to utilize creative problem-solving techniques to find solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated ability to accept increasing responsibility to support the needs of a transformational organization.
- Must be a proactive, resourceful, reliable, adaptable, and self-directed professional.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete work tasks timely and accurately, especially in fast-paced, high volume work environment.
- Ability to work independently, as well assume a lead role within a diverse, dynamic team of professionals.
- Strong analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills
- Proven track record of meeting performance/productivity goals on a consistent basis.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience in Banner, First State Financials, MS Office, and other software/financial databases used in higher education.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or Associate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and five years of equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience
- Three or more years of accounting or account-related responsibilities, which includes recording, reconciling, and reporting financial information.
- Two years of experience using MS Office, Banner, or similar systems
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills for a diverse population of stakeholders, to include assessing the needs of the customer; meeting established quality standards for service, and exercising creative techniques, critical thinking skills, and sound judgment to resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Proven track record of meeting performance/productivity goals on a consistent basis, with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail demonstrated in all phases of work.
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours as necessary.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DSU Fundamentals, the University's vision, mission, goals, and core values, and contributions in support of those fundamentals
- Demonstrated progressive knowledge/understanding of bank reconciliation and the ability to resolve variances
- Maintains confidentiality and integrity regarding all matters of Delaware State University
- Adheres to Delaware State University and departmental policies and procedures
- The quality of work product and work ethic demonstrated, including efforts to ensure excellent customer service
- The level of professionalism, effective interactions, and working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Attitude and attendance necessary to ensure positive and productive work environment
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Accounting Analyst III - Dover, United States - Delaware State University
Description
Location : 1200 N Dupont Highway, DoverJob Type: Professional
Job Number:
Division: Finance
Department: Office of the CFO
Opening Date: 04/29/2024
General Description of the Position
The Accounting Analyst III performs a wide range of financial and accounting related responsibilities within the Division of Finance and Administration. The incumbent reports to the Accounting Manager. The Accounting Analyst III assists in safeguarding the University's accounting information and ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial recording, reporting, and reconciliations. Responsibilities assigned to this position include but are not limited to: bank reconciliations, reconciling general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, chargeback; preparing reports. The AA3 will perform a wide range of accounting related responsibilities within the Division of Finance for the provision of excellent service to all University stakeholders and ensuring practices align with the overall goals of the University. The Division of Finance is a fast-paced unit where timely and accurate processing and meeting established deadlines and performance/productivity goals is paramount. Candidates must have a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete work tasks timely and accurately while providing excellent service, especially in a high-volume work environment with a diverse customer base. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-directed, dependable team-player with excellent accounting and analytical skills, excellent customer service abilities, excellent communication skills (oral and written), great organization skills, critical thinking skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective time and task management abilities who is capable of developing positive relationships with the University's stakeholders, exercising strict confidentiality, and supporting the needs of a transformational organization.
Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential Functions
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
The candidate must possess the following skills and abilities to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations:
The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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