Staff Accountant - Limited Term

Company: Chapman University
Location: Orange
Posted on: April 30, 2024

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Position Information




Position Title
Staff Accountant - Limited Term




Position Type
Limited-Term (Renewable)




Job Number
SA8752122




Full or Part Time
Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly




Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt




Anticipated Pay Range
$24.00 - $28.00




Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.







Position Summary Information




Job Description Summary
Provide general accounting and financial reporting support for the Financial Services department and in support of the Human Capital Management Project




Responsibilities
Provides Account Reconciliation and Accounting Services

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• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare monthly and ad hoc journal entries.
  
• Maintain, review, prepare and support accounting needs of designated projects, including monthly reconciliations.
  
• Coordinate with university departments to input journal entries, journal entry adjustments and accruals into accounting system.
  
• Support Financial Services Management.
  
• Prepare journal entries in support of various areas in Financial Services and Student Business Services as part of month-end close process.
  
  Financial Analysis
  • Review activity in balance sheet and income statement accounts. Recommend and prepare adjustments as requested.Other Financial and Accounting Support
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    • Reviewing Board and Committee documents for journal entries and processing of individual resolutions.
      
    • Other duties as assigned to backup various areas of Financial Services.
      
      
      
      
      
      Required Qualifications
      
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      • Bachelor's degree in accounting or other related area. Minimum 2 years staff accountant or related experience with exposure to account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and research of a large volume of transactions and resolving discrepancies. Comfortable with data and analysis.
        
      • Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced office environment.
        
      • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral, with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside the University.
        
      • Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Word and Excel, with working knowledge of advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP's, PivotTables, SUMIF's, etc.)
        
      • Ability to meet all month and fiscal year-end deadlines.
        
      • Ability to use standard office equipment, including an automated phone system, copier, fax, and calculator.
        
      • Ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload.
        
      • Strong organizational skills.
        
      • Ability to carry out duties in a timely manner and work effectively as a team.
        
      • Ability to work independently,establish and maintain office files and analyze correspondence and reports.
        
        
        
        
        
        Desired Qualifications
        
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        • Working knowledge of University policies and procedures that pertain to the duties of the position.
          
        • Familiarity with financial documents and other accounting functions (AP, AR, etc.), as they pertain to the position.
          
        • Familiarity with PeopleSoft Applications (Finance, Campus Solutions, and HCM).
          
          
          
          
          
          Special Instructions to Applicants
          Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
          
          
          The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.
          
          
          Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
          
          
          The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate
          
          
          
          
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