Staff Accountant

Position
Staff Accountant
Division:
Business & Finance
Department:
Business & Finance
Reports to:
Comptroller/Associate Vice President of Business & Finance
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports and oversees the College's financial operations in accounts payable, assets, general ledger, and reconciliations. They ensure timely and accurate reporting of the College's financial transactions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

• Perform general account analysis and reconciliations including bank statements, credit card, and investment accounts monthly.
• Record deferred revenue transactions and prepare monthly sales and tax remittances.
• Maintain the College's credit card program
• Provide expense training and assistance to college employees
• Supervise and prepare the journal entries and process including a review for purpose, accuracy, completeness, documentation, and correct coding.
• Assist in the creation of financial and other reports.
• Perform accounting projects as assigned by the Controller or Budget Director.
• Regularly reconcile other balance sheet accounts
• Prepare annual audit reports to reconcile account balances and activity
• Other duties as assigned

Education/ Experience
What you will need to be successful!

• A bachelor's degree with accounting or finance coursework
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Be detail-oriented, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with accounting concepts and principles.
• Exhibit professionalism and a strong work ethic.
• Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and to work well with others.

Life at Livingstone College
Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!
Livingstone College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community.
About Livingstone College:
Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.