Accounting Analyst III
Delaware State University
- Dover, DE
- Permanent
- Full-time
Essential Functions
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
- Performs general ledger accounting-based functions, including account analysis and review, reconciliations, invoicing, ad hoc reporting, and recording financial transactions to the University's general and subsidiary ledgers for the University Student related bank accounts.
- Performs reconciliation procedures for transactions on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis to ensure accurate and timely posting to the various accounts and ledgers.
- This person will handle University incoming and outgoing wires (communicate, code, journalize).
- Reviews, revises, and institutes internal controls to ensure correct charging and accounting of all transactions; establishes internal control within University/State accounting standards and develops record keeping and reporting requirements.
- Respond to inquiries and resolve escalated problems/questions regarding the general ledger accounts in a timely manner.
- Provide advice, assistance, and training to less-experienced staff and student employees.
- Perform other accounting, administrative support, and customer service duties as assigned.
- Prepare detailed supporting documentation for management.
The candidate must possess the following skills and abilities to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Excellent customer service skills for a diverse population of stakeholders.
- Ability to utilize creative problem-solving techniques to find solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated ability to accept increasing responsibility to support the needs of a transformational organization.
- Must be a proactive, resourceful, reliable, adaptable, and self-directed professional.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete work tasks timely and accurately, especially in fast-paced, high volume work environment.
- Ability to work independently, as well assume a lead role within a diverse, dynamic team of professionals.
- Strong analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills
- Proven track record of meeting performance/productivity goals on a consistent basis.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience in Banner, First State Financials, MS Office, and other software/financial databases used in higher education.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or Associate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and five years of equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience
- Three or more years of accounting or account-related responsibilities, which includes recording, reconciling, and reporting financial information.
- Two years of experience using MS Office, Banner, or similar systems
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills for a diverse population of stakeholders, to include assessing the needs of the customer; meeting established quality standards for service, and exercising creative techniques, critical thinking skills, and sound judgment to resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Proven track record of meeting performance/productivity goals on a consistent basis, with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail demonstrated in all phases of work.
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours as necessary.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DSU Fundamentals, the University's vision, mission, goals, and core values, and contributions in support of those fundamentals
- Demonstrated progressive knowledge/understanding of bank reconciliation and the ability to resolve variances
- Maintains confidentiality and integrity regarding all matters of Delaware State University
- Adheres to Delaware State University and departmental policies and procedures
- The quality of work product and work ethic demonstrated, including efforts to ensure excellent customer service
- The level of professionalism, effective interactions, and working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Attitude and attendance necessary to ensure positive and productive work environment