Staff Accountant

Job Details

Job Location

Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT

Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary / Purpose :

The position of Staff Accountant at the university involves the preparation and maintenance of financial records within the Accounting and Finance Department. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President / Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for tracking the university's revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and other related financial activities. The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the accurate and efficient management of the university's financial data and to support overall financial integrity. We enthusiastically welcome recent college graduates to apply for this position.

Essential Job Functions / Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Bank Reconciliation

• Reconcile all bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank records and the general ledger.
• Monitor cash balances and report irregularities or unusual transactions.

General Ledger Maintenance

Month-End and Year-End Closing

Accounts Payable and Receivable Support

Financial Reporting

Other Functions :

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Outdoor Weather ConditionsXWork with fumes or airborne particlesXWork near moving mechanical partsXRisk of electrical shockXVibrationX

Physical Activity None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Standing XWalkingXSittingXTalking & HearingXUsing hands / fingers to handle / feelXClimbing or balancingXBending, pulling, pushingXDrivingX

Lifting Requirements None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 75 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXOver 100 poundsX

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

___ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

_X_ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits :

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.