What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at FULLER THEOLOGICAL?
Accountant
Office of Finance and Accounting
DEPT: Office of Finance and Accounting
HOURS: 40 per week
FT/PT/TEMP: Full Time
STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: In Person, Pasadena, CA campus
REPORTS TO: Controller
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Fuller is looking for a staff accountant with a good understanding of general ledger accounting and accounting theory. This individual will report to the Controller and perform various accounting, reconciliation, analysis, compliance, and budget tasks. This role interacts closely with other finance and accounting staff, and a wide array of managers and staff throughout the Seminary.
ESSENTIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries for a variety of areas including fixed assets, pre-paid expenses, corporate credit cards, resource transfers, e-commerce transactions, and others as assigned
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as required
- Maintain fixed asset, pre-paid expense, and capital lease schedules
- Review employee reimbursement requests and monthly corporate credit card reclassifications for compliance with Fuller’s travel and expense policy
- Process check and cash deposits, positive pay decisions, and perform other banking tasks
- Process mail for office of finance and accounting and student housing departments
- Process escheatment payments
- Process sales tax calculation and remittance
- Process property tax payments
- Assist with resolving general ledger inquiries and perform other research and analyses as needed
- Cross-train and provide back-up for other finance and accounting tasks as needed
- Perform ad hoc projects as assigned by Controller or Assistant Controller
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- B.S. in Accounting or related field
- 3-4 years accounting experience
- Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close process
- Good understanding of basic accounting theory
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Experience or understanding of non-profit fund accounting a plus
- Experience with Banner Finance system a plus
ADDITIONAL REMARKS:
- Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
- Position is required to work on Fuller’s Pasadena, CA campus at least 3 days per week
PAY SCALE:
- Hourly rate the seminary expects to pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour USD
Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.
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Salary : $28 - $30
