Staff Accountant
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Job Responsibilities
- Provide backup for Accounts Payable and other key functions in the Business Office.
- Document, maintain and enhance financial reconciliations.
- Process and account for capital assets and related depreciation.
- Audit preparation (PBC spreadsheets).
- Other general accounting tasks and projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, in a field related to Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
- 1 to 3 years of accounting experience preferred.
- Must be a detail-oriented individual with a high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
- The ability to handle confidential matters.
- Excellent communication skills as the position is required to interact effectively with faculty, staff and outside constituents.
- Excellent computer skills with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred, especially MS Excel and MS Query. Experience GP Dynamics is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently while holding yourself accountable to project deadlines.
- Willingness to tackle new projects and problem-solve issues using critical thinking.
Department: Business Office
Supervisor: Controller
Wage class: Hourly, non-exempt
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