Staff Accountant

Description

Stephens College seeks to add a Staff Accountant to our Finance and Operations team. The Staff Accountant will assist in preparing the college's financial statements, research accounting information, prepare reconciliations, and other general accounting functions. Support of other accounting staff when required. There is interaction with other staff, faculty, and students. The position reports to the Assistant VP for Finance & Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger chart of accounts (add, edit, delete)
• Reconcile and monitor general ledger accounts
• Prepare and record journal entries
• Prepare reconciliations of bank and investment accounts
• Monitor accounts to maintain proper balances
• Prepare recurring reports and payments, such as quarterly sales tax and annuities
• Prepare, review, and record various charges to departments
• Assist in the cashiering position: process payments, input department deposits, count cash, and perform daily closing procedures, as needed
• Assist in the accounts payable position; reviewing and entering invoices
• Assist students with billing and other inquiries
• Assist College departments with budget and transaction inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or related field preferred.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Great Plains or similar accounting software experience preferred
• One to three years higher education or non-profit accounting experience preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable experience in legacy data migration and ERP system integration.

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.