Business Office - Staff Accountant
D'Youville University
Niagara Falls New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
General Statement of Duties
We are looking for a diligent Staff Accountant to join our Business Office.
- The Staff Accountant’s responsibilities include maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budget and close processes.
- The Staff Accountant will also be assisting the Controller as needed and respond to information requests by management.
- To be successful as the Staff Accountant, the candidate should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- An outstanding Staff Accountant should also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Examples of Duties
General Ledger and
Financial Activities
- Reconciles all cash and investment accounts monthly
- Records daily cash activity and reconciles daily
- Reconciles student loan activity to ECSI (outside
billing agency)
- Prepares cash forecasting
- Reconciles credit card a/p accounts
- Assists with ad-hoc reporting as needing for audits and
monthly reporting
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong accounting and treasury knowledge
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel
spreadsheets and Word
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work well independently and with others
Acceptable Training
and Experience
- Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business or
accounting preferred
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience with accounting/general
ledger work
- Treasury experience preferred
Job Overview
Posted Date: 29 Aug 2024
Location: Niagara Falls New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
D'Youville University is a private university in Buffalo, New York. It was founded as D'Youville College in 1908 and named by the Grey Nuns after the patroness saint Marie-Marguerite d'Youville.
Name: D'Youville University
Web: https://www.dyu.edu/