Staff Accountant

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Thu Sep 26 2024 Job Description: The Staff Accountant will work closely with our Senior Accountants to record and reconcile daily cash and accounts receivable transactions within Banner. This position also assists with annual closing activities to ensure accurate annual financial statements and related schedules.Primary Duties and Responsibilities1) Provide support for daily cash activities by:

Assisting with the daily incoming ACH and wire transfers, and

Providing cash-related information for the independent external audit.

2) Process and reconcile third-party accounts receivable transactions.3) Review and record inter-account journal vouchers for all WKU departments.Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Previous work experience in an office setting.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $45,000 - $51,800 based on experienceKentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.phpFor information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.