DIVISION: Business & Finance
DEPARTMENT: General Ledger Accounting
WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SALARY: Commensurate with Experience
WORK LOCATION: Columbia, South Carolina
REPORTS TO: Controller
POSITION SUMMARY:
Work within the General Ledger/Grant Accounting Department to maintain the College’s general ledger in order to carry out internal and external financial accounting and reporting responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Prepare general ledger entries and reconciliations to facilitate timely month-end closing Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Prepare monthly account analyses of balance sheet and income statement accounts Assist with analysis of financial statements and variances on a monthly basis
- Assist with month-end close of general ledger and analyses Assist with annual financial and compliance audits
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required along with at least three years of high-volume accounting experience
- Intermediate level or knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls
- Good knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and resolve accounting applications Strong analytical skills
- Auditing skills with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts
- Must be proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office products; Jenzabar EX knowledge a plus Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team player and with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance, problem-solving and results
- Evidence of increasing professional responsibility is essential and the ability to work proactively and independently
- Detail oriented and organized in work
- Ability to work as needed or required to meet assigned deadlines
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education or not-for-profit accounting
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please submit a Benedict College Employment Application which is on the College’s website (www.benedict.edu) along with a resume’, three letters of reference, and an official transcript. No phone calls; position will be open until filled. Applicant information should be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
To apply for this job please visit benedict.edu.
