- Salary
- $76k – $79k/yr
- Location
- Nottingham, MD
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
SUMMARY: With supervision, manage and maintain the school's general ledger.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Essential Functions:
1. Process and issue accounts payable payments, including checks, electronic bill-pay, ACH, and wire transfers verifying documents before issuing.
2. Prepare employee reimbursements and provides by-weekly report to payroll.
3. Process remote check deposits, transmitting information to the bank and recording in the general ledger.
4. Record cash receipts and account receivable in the general ledger. Organize and manage supporting documentation.
5. Prepare and record journal entries for daily, monthly, and year-end activities.
6. Review journal entries prepared by the finance department staff for accuracy and record into the general ledger.
7. Manage fixed assets (FA): add new assets, track disposals, calculate depreciation monthly, and reconcile FA subsystem to the general ledger.
8. Prepare monthly bank account reconciliation and record adjustments.
9. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, construction-in-progress, and various other schedules.
10. Complete month-end closing procedures adhering to deadlines.
11. Enter the annual budget into the general ledger.
12. Maintain accurate and organized financial records for accessibility and audits.
13. Support audits by providing documents and information to auditors.
Marginal Functions:
1. Performs additional duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS: Equipment: Computer, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, shredder, calculator. Performance Standard: Ensures timely and accurate processing of data entry into general ledger. Must be proficient in typing and filing. Work schedule: 37.5 daytime hours, Monday through Friday with daily one-hour unpaid lunch. Additional hours on call when needed. This position follows a twelve-month work schedule.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, skills and general abilities:
1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
2. 5+ years of accounting work experience.
3. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
4. Strong attention to detail, organization, time-management, and problem-solving.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines, handle last-minute requests, and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
6. Customer service, interpersonal and relationship-building skills required.
7. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities required.
8. Ability to function in a confidential manner.
9. Ability to work independently, and to determine when to confer with supervisor on non-routine problems.
10. Advanced competency in accounting software packages, Financial Edge NXT from Blackbaud is preferred. Strong Excel skills for data analysis and report generation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and other applications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F
