Staff Accountant

Sussex County Community College • Remote (NJ, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Company: Sussex County Community College

Job Description

Applies generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in working with specialized accounting records and reports. Assembles and analyzes data and transactions, prepares statements and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility. Demonstrates a strong command of Accounts Payable functions and will serve as primarily Account Payable resource. Requires an associates' degree or equivalent plus 2-3 years' experience in accounting procedures.

Working under the direction of the Chief Budget Officer, performs a multiplicity of accounting functions that support the mission and activities of the Finance department, and the Bursars department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet accounts.
Analyze and maintain general ledger accounts, prepare appropriate journal entries and follow up on outstanding issues.
Perform reconciliation of select payroll data reports to the payroll related general ledger accounts in CARS.
Serve as back up accounts payable resource managing all accounts payable.
Analysis of tuition revenue on a monthly basis. Identify and record earned and deferred revenue.
Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation with monthly financial statements and year-end audit working papers including assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
Enrollment Hours Reconciliation.
All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.

Strong analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills must be demonstrated.
Computer proficiency and high competency with Excel, Word and Power Point.
Ability to function in a team environment.

SALARY: $38,000 - $43,000 per year commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter and resume to HRresume@sussex.edu. Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.

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