Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Entry Level Accountant to join a team in Dover, Delaware. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical accounting operations while working closely with various financial teams. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in general ledger functions, reconciliation processes, and financial transaction management to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger accounting tasks, including account analysis, reconciliations, invoicing, and recording financial transactions for student-related bank accounts.

• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reconciliation procedures to ensure accurate posting to accounts and ledgers.

• Process financial transactions using the State of Delaware’s financial systems (First State Financials).

• Develop, review, and implement internal controls to ensure proper charging and accounting of transactions in alignment with University and State standards.

• Address inquiries and resolve issues related to general ledger accounts promptly and effectively.

• Act as a technical resource for finance team members and provide support to the Cashier’s Office during peak periods or staff absences.

• Offer guidance, training, and assistance to less-experienced staff and student employees.

• Handle additional accounting, administrative support, and customer service duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or a related field, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Strong knowledge of billing functions and account reconciliation.
• Familiarity with general ledger accounting and financial reporting procedures.
• Experience with financial systems, preferably First State Financials.
• Ability to analyze and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing inquiries and issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to train and mentor team members.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Work at office,

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