Staff Accountant
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Staff AccountantJob no: 493999 Work Type: Staff full-time Location: Abilene Categories: FinanceAbout ACU ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.Title of Position Staff AccountantPosting Location Abilene, TexasDepartment AccountingEmployee Class Nonexempt Full-time StaffBasic Responsibilities

Bank and other University reconciliations

Assist with maintaining accurate documentation on existing internal controls and make recommendations for control improvements, when needed

Preparation and documentation of finance surveys

Other general accounting/finance functions as needed

Essential Duties A. Bank and other university reconciliations

• Bank reconciliations
• Reconciliation of various university clearing accounts and balances
• Reconcile Concur travel accounting

B. Assist with maintaining accurate documentation on existing internal controls and make recommendations for control improvements, when needed

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of systems and processes in place across campus in order to remain informed about the design and effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting campus-wide.
• Communicate deficiencies in internal controls when identified and make recommendations for improvements to controls, when needed.
• Serve as a resource for training campus users on the implementation and execution of effective internal controls.
• Manage compliance with the Financial Operations document retention policy.

C. Preparation and documentation of finance surveys

• Primary contact for financial surveys
• Responsible for completing and documenting financial surveys

D. Other general accounting/finance functions as needed

• General day-to-day accounting/finance functions
• Chart of accounts setup
• Banner security setup
• Other tasks and projects as assigned

Professional Development Requirements Skills 1. Attention to detail 2. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel3. Ability to reconcile records and data4. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing5. Ability to operate BannerTraining Modules Required

• Annual continuing education regarding university financial reporting and controls
• Banner financial systems
• COGNOS
• Concur travel system
• Touchnet

Qualifications Professional1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required2. 1-2 years' experience in accounting or related field preferencePersonal

Strong level of personal integrity

Insistence on accuracy

Ability to meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of constituents

Provide consultation on budget related matters to a wide variety of constituents

Good organization skills

Physical Demands A. Sitting for long periods of timeB. Viewing computer screens for long periods of timeAdditional Information YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ON THE ACU CAREERS WEBSITE (WWW.ACU.EDU/CAREERS) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. Applying through Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc. is not considered a complete application.ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.Advertised: December 04, 2024 Central Standard Time Applications close: