Accountant Job at Witt/Kieffer in Latrobe

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization: Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourage the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes, and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

Position Title: Accountant

Location: Saint Vincent College

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration

Supervises: N/A

Primary function: Provide support in all activities of the Business Office, including but not limited to, Accounting and Student Account functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in accounting. Experience with Ellucian Colleague a plus.

Essential duties:

1. Prepare month-end journal entries to record internal charges for shared service expenses.
2. Maintain the fixed asset listing and depreciation schedules for monthly depreciation expense posting.
3. Month-end reconciliations to include College and Archabbey bank statements, restricted funds and donor holding accounts, and other reconciliations as assigned.
4. Credit card reconciliation and expense posting.
5. Support the Director of Student Accounts with reporting and additional projects as assigned.
6. Participate in the monthly account analysis to ensure accurate recording of general ledger transactions; tracking actual to budgeted spend; and identifying material account variances.
7. Assist with the preparation of purchase orders for Management approval based on submitted departmental requisitions.
8. Assist with information gathering for external auditors.
9. Work with the Senior Accountant, Director of Financial Operations, AVP and CFO to help facilitate the preparation of all tax and financial reporting activities.

Other duties:

1. Knowledge of accounting principles and policies.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Utilize independent judgement while staying in compliance with GAAP.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
6. Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
7. Proficient computer skills and knowledge, including accounting software and Microsoft applications.
8. Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Operations, AVP or CFO.

Special challenges and environment:

1. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
2. Ability to multi-task and handle interruptions.
3. Perform occasional overtime due to deadlines.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

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