Accounting Specialist

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** Job Description
**** Department:
** Cashiers Office (Accounts Receivable)
** General Statement of Job
** The Accounting Specialist assists with various accounting functions in the Accounts Receivable area of the Business Office. The position is responsible for analyzing expenses and Accounts Receivable balances and collections, preparing Third Party restricted fund reconciliations, assisting with financial audits, and attending training for federal and other grant awards.
** Specific Duties and Responsibilities
***
* Essential Functions:

*** Maintains and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
* Oversees assigned accounting functions in the Accounts Receivable area of the Business Office.
* Prepares and enters journal entries and budget changes.
* Prepares management reports.
* Assists in the annual preparation of Restricted Third-party fund budgets.
* Performs, monitors, and records all necessary account receivable entries.
* Provides customer service to students, other departments, and/or vendors, as needed.
* Investigates discrepancies and resolves questions and issues related to assigned accounting functions.
* Assists with the day-to-day functions of the Accounts Receivable area.
* Maintains record retention of all Business Office documents.
* Keeps current on pertinent laws related to the assigned area of accounting and ensures accounting records are in compliance with federal, state, local, private, and institutional requirements.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
* At least two (2) years of accounting experience required.
* Experience in a higher education institution, preferred.
** Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Excellent time management and organizational ability.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to work independently and use analytical reasoning, with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
* Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
* Familiarity with accounting functions and compliance with laws pertaining to assigned functions.
* Proficient with ten-key by touch.
* Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
* Ability to work independently as well as a team player within the department and with others.
* Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the…