Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Job no: 502631

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Remote, Other - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Finance and Administration, Drexel UniversityJob Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial information and performing a variety of accounting duties associated with the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial data, in accordance with applicable accounting, industry, regulatory and institutional principles and policies.

Essential Functions

Ensures routine journal entries are prepared in accordance with monthly and year-end closing calendars. Utilizes accounting knowledge, judgment, and reconciliation tools to identify transactions requiring non-routine journal entries. Ensure workpapers and supporting documentation supporting entries is accurate and follows departmental standards. Updates status of tasks in designated Office365, BlackLine or SharePoint, as required.

Completes assigned bank reconciliations monthly by deadlines and ensures workpapers and supporting documentation and in accordance with departmental standards.

Prepares assigned account analyses of balances sheet accounts by assigned deadlines using BlackLine. Makes recommendation for adjusting entries and appropriately escalating issues of significance to manager in a timely fashion.

Provides documentation and analyses as needed to internal and external auditors by requested deadlines. Utilizes PwC Connect tool to provide all supporting documentation by requested deadlines.

Researches and responds timely to inquiries from university business managers. Provides necessary information and acts as a liaison with other administrative departments to ensure accurate recording of all transactions into the general and operating ledgers.

Documents existing processes and makes appropriate recommendations for process improvements. Recommends ways of improving current procedures and processes.

Responsible for accounting related to Plant Funds, Endowment Funds, and Gifts as directed by manager.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or

At least 1 year of relevant professional experience

Experience with Microsoft Office365 applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Planner).

Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong communication skills are needed to interact successfully with faculty and students.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Banner ERP, Hyperion, OAS, BlackLine, and UiPath.

Experience in a non-profit (preferably college or university) setting.

MBA/CPA

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

Remote

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630.00 to $81,940.00 per year.Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and for more details on Drexel's compensation framework.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's .

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Apr 10 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 11 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeDrexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its me bers. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings.