Accounting Analyst

Summary

The Accounting Analyst performs a wide range of financial and accounting related responsibilities. The incumbent reports to the Accounting Manager. The Accounting Analyst assists in safeguarding accounting information and ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial recording, reporting, and reconciliations. Responsibilities assigned to this position include but are not limited to: bank reconciliations, reconciling general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, chargeback; preparing reports and performing a wide range of accounting related responsibilities within the department. Candidates must have a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete work tasks timely and accurately while providing excellent service, especially in a high-volume work environment with a diverse customer base. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-directed, dependable team-player with excellent accounting and analytical skills, excellent customer service abilities, excellent communication skills (oral and written), great organization skills, critical thinking skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective time and task management abilities who is capable of developing positive relationships with stakeholders, exercising strict confidentiality, and supporting the needs of a transformational organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs reconciliation procedures for transactions on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis to ensure accurate and timely posting to the various accounts and ledgers.
• Reviews, revises, and institutes internal controls to ensure correct charging and accounting of all transactions; establishes internal control within 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.

Qualifications

1. Associate degree in accounting, Business Administration or related field or high school diploma with three years of equivalent combination of education

2. Three or more years of accounting or account-related responsibilities, to include reconciliation and account maintenance activities.

3. Two years of experience using MS Office, Banner, or similar systems

4. Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, and organizational skills.

5. 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.

6. Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

7. 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.

8. Ability to work outside of normal business hours as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.04 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE 19901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21