What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at WILSON COLLEGE?
Job Details
OBJECTIVE: Performs a variety of technical and confidential duties related to the day-to-day functioning of the department. This may include activities related to reconciliations, student accounts, departmental deposits, grant reporting and other duties as assigned. Performs general office support functions and assists as necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in preparation of documents related to quarterly and annual financial statements
- Prepare and maintain monthly asset and liability reconciliations
- Assist in preparation of grant information for reporting purposes
- Prepare journal entries for entry into the Colleague software system
- Prepare and analyze data for ongoing projects and new projects as assigned
- Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Perform monthly reconciliations
- Assist with other accounting projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCY:
-
Problem solving skills, attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced work environment
-
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
-
Effective verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well with both internal and external constituencies
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
- Core hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Opportunity for work from home (telework) and/or flexible scheduling according to the needs of the department
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Associates Degree with accounting experience preferred
- Experience with databases, Ellucian/Colleague preferred
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
WORKING AT WILSON
Wilson College provides all eligible, full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage; college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance; and employee-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for health and dependent care. Also available to eligible employees is a Defined Contribution Retirement plan with TIAA. Educational benefits for employees and their families include undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities are also available across a vast consortium of colleges.
Wilson College offers a flexible, supportive culture that believes in work-life balance, with remote work options available, and generous paid leave policies including paid parental leave, paid vacation, sick, personal leave, 13 paid holidays, paid jury duty, and paid bereavement leave including miscarriage and stillbirth.
Wilson College offers free on-campus fitness center membership, flexible and affordable dining hall meal plans, health and wellness services, and an employee assistance program.
Wilson College is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit qualifying employer, employees of the College may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
