Johnson C. Smith University
Staff and Grant Accountant
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
The Staff and Grant Accountant supports budget and accounting functions. Responsibilities include performing work related to accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, contract and grants management, and general fiscal. The Staff and Grant Accountant has shared reporting to the Director of Budgeting and the Accounting Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Posting of cash receipts and reconciliation of corresponding bank accounts; reconciles bank accounts to the General Ledger; verifies Positive Pay activity from the operating accounts and reports fraudulent activity. Verifying contributions made to the University as well as bookstore, departmental and student charges prior to posting to general ledger. Prepares various journal transactions for month-end close; books ACH transfers, reclassifying expenses and revenues, as needed. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for government and private grants, and submits to Director of Budgeting and Grants Accounting for review. Maintaining the pledges receivables and review documentation for new pledges to ensure accounting criteria is met; prepare journal entry as needed. Entering annual budget and necessary budget revisions; making departmental budget corrections and line transfers. Managing the corporate credit card program; emailing monthly credit card transactions to employees; completing the audit of monthly credit card reconciliation reports received from the cardholders and reviewing accuracy and completeness of documentation submitted by cardholders; uploading credit card transactions to the general ledger and reviewing vendor payments charged to the credit card; preparing journal entry as needed. Assisting with year-end audit and prepare schedules/respond to requests as needed. Working as part of a team in the overall daily functions of the Business Office to assist in meeting all goals and deadlines of the institution. Interacting and communicating with immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department heads and employees, faculty members, students, and the general public. Assisting Student Accounts and Accounts Payable as needed. Performing related duties as required. Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting business, finance or a related field and 2-4 years accounting experience. Must have excellent computer skills (electronic spreadsheet required) with an aptitude for learning new skills, attention to detail and the ability to work within deadlines. Must have strong written and oral communications skills. Non-profit experience is helpful. The equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
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Posting of cash receipts and reconciliation of corresponding bank accounts; reconciles bank accounts to the General Ledger; verifies Positive Pay activity from the operating accounts and reports fraudulent activity. Verifying contributions made to the University as well as bookstore, departmental and student charges prior to posting to general ledger. Prepares various journal transactions for month-end close; books ACH transfers, reclassifying expenses and revenues, as needed. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for government and private grants, and submits to Director of Budgeting and Grants Accounting for review. Maintaining the pledges receivables and review documentation for new pledges to ensure accounting criteria is met; prepare journal entry as needed. Entering annual budget and necessary budget revisions; making departmental budget corrections and line transfers. Managing the corporate credit card program; emailing monthly credit card transactions to employees; completing the audit of monthly credit card reconciliation reports received from the cardholders and reviewing accuracy and completeness of documentation submitted by cardholders; uploading credit card transactions to the general ledger and reviewing vendor payments charged to the credit card; preparing journal entry as needed. Assisting with year-end audit and prepare schedules/respond to requests as needed. Working as part of a team in the overall daily functions of the Business Office to assist in meeting all goals and deadlines of the institution. Interacting and communicating with immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department heads and employees, faculty members, students, and the general public. Assisting Student Accounts and Accounts Payable as needed. Performing related duties as required. Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting business, finance or a related field and 2-4 years accounting experience. Must have excellent computer skills (electronic spreadsheet required) with an aptitude for learning new skills, attention to detail and the ability to work within deadlines. Must have strong written and oral communications skills. Non-profit experience is helpful. The equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
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