Tuskegee University is hiring: Staff Accountant in Tuskegee
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, United States, 36083
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Resume/CV
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Staff Accountant
Status
Status Full Time
Job Summary
Tuskegee University seeks a skilled staff accountant with payroll experience. In this role, the ideal candidate will play an important part in our financial operations ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with the law. In keeping with the President’s commitment to Tuskegee University becoming an “Outcomes-Oriented University” the ideal Staff Accountant will be able to assist in the daily operations of the Accounting Department in alignment with the Offices of the Associate Vice President/Controller and Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Fiscal Affairs of the University. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and indirectly reports to the Payroll Manager.
- Reconcile assigned bank accounts on a monthly basis with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices ( GAAP )
- Prepare and post journal entries to assigned asset, liability, capital, and expense accounts by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Investigate issues and prepare adjusting journal entries as appropriate.
- Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing financial statements and other reports.
- Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and reconciling assigned accounts back to subledger activity.
- Assist in preparation of financial statements as assigned and produce reports according to reporting schedule
- Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance. Provide assistance, gather necessary account information and documents to support performing annual year end audit. Support month-end and year-end close process
- Communicate effectively with business and University partners
- Periodically perform and assist with a physical inventory of plant assets
- Assist with the reconciliation of construction projects and movable equipment
- Account for transactions related to accounts payable and prepare supporting schedules
- Maintain a copy of the grant invoices initiated and input them in the software package to generate and aged receivable for grants
- Assist and serve as backup for all aspects of payroll.
- Communicate with Manager and/or Associate Vice President for Business Affairs/ControlIer, CFO on work status and client issues that arise
- Follow all University Health and Safety programs and actively participate in training to gain knowledge and understanding
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to support the Controller, Fiscal Affairs, and Human Resources Departments.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)
- A minimum of two years’ experience as an accountant (required)
- College/University accounting experience (preferred)
- Experience with computerized office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Physical ability to remain seated at a desk while working with a computer for the great majority of the workday.
- Possess the skills to operate a calculator, copier, fax machine, television, etc.
- Must be able to lift 10 to 25 lbs as it relates to copier paper, calculator, laptop, notebooks, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Ability to exercise analytical skills
- Ellucian experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of:
G/L and Bank Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Excel Functions, Light Payroll Processes - Skills:
Microsoft 365, Email, Adobe, use of software applications, critical thinking and analyzing. Heavy use of Excel - Ability to:
Independently and critically think through challenging situations to create positive outcomes.
Posting Number S655
Will this position required travel?
Yes
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Open Date 07/01/2025
Close Date
Close Date 10/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Resume/CV
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience as an accountant?
- yes
- no
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents