Accountant IMaintains the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries with supporting analysis and documentationCompletes monthly and year-end balancing and reconciling for state, federal and institutional fundsSets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes monthly booksReconciles bank accounts timely, verifies deposits, and addresses bank inquiriesRuns payroll feed processes to the general ledger, making journal entries as neededAssists in the preparation of year-end financial statementsOther related duties, as assignedBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related fieldMaster's degree preferredTwo (2) years' accounting experienceKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesKnowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards BoardKnowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteStrong communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonalEffective time management skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to interpret federal and state laws and regulationsAbility to analyze financial data and effectively communicate findings to managementAbility to make sound and independent judgmentsEEO StatementAlcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment.
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