Accountant I

Job Title

Accountant I

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries with supporting analysis and documentation

• Completes monthly and year-end balancing and reconciling for state, federal and institutional funds

• Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes monthly books

• Reconciles bank accounts timely, verifies deposits, and addresses bank inquiries

• Runs payroll feed processes to the general ledger, making journal entries as needed

• Assists in the preparation of year-end financial statements

• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financeor related field

• Master's degree preferred

• Two (2) years' accounting experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong communicationskills, verbal, written andinterpersonal

• Effective time management skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to interpret federal and state laws andregulations

• Ability to analyze financial data and effectively communicate findings tomanagement

• Ability to make sound and independent judgments