Staff Accountant

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Controller

Position Status: Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant prepares and performs routine accounting functions for various funds and assists with the budgeting and annual audit process.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare monthly journal entries to include accruals, amortizations, deferrals and allocations.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, P&L variance analyses, and assist with preparing financial statements.
• Assist with Annual Audit preparation as requested.
• Assist with accounting software upgrade.
• Maintain accounting of miscellaneous receivables.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To fulfill this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor of Arts degree in Business with an emphasis in accounting. Entry to Three years of related work experience or Graduate degree.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of the Principles of Fund Accounting and a high-level understanding of GAAP. Must have working knowledge of Word and Excel, as the University is standardized on Microsoft Office as well as computer experience. Must have knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment. Excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Mental Demands: Ability to function consistently in multi-task mode. Problem-solving and prioritization skills are essential. Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to concentrate within modular office surroundings. Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changes.
• Visual Demands: Must have adequate visual endurance and acuity to handle all accounting duties including proofreading. Extensive computer use.
• Physical Demands: Extended intervals at a computer keyboard. Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds. May require climbing stairs and walking to various offices on campus.
• Environment: Moderate-paced office with noise from multiple cubicles.
• Character: Must embody Christian character and be actively involved in a local church.

Do you need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job?

If yes, please describe which tasks, if any, you will need accommodation to perform, and explain what type of accommodation you will need below. The University will review your request and determine whether a reasonable accommodation exists which would allow you to perform the essential functions of the job without imposing a hardship on the University, or other employees, or posing a direct threat to the health and safety of staff and faculty.

Physical requirements

Frequent pushing, carrying, lifting

Standing 20%

Walking 20%

Sitting 60%

Lifting 20+lbs.

Carrying 20+lbs.

Pushing 20+lbs.

Internal and external relationships

Internal: Senior Accountant, Controller, VP for Business and Finance, staff, faculty, and students

External: Community partnerships, vendors, Prospective Students, and their Families

The above position description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by people in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Contact Mailing Address: 2500

E. Nutwood Ave, Fullerton

Hope International University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Hope International University | 2500

E. Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 |