Staff Accountant
Bertelsmann-Jobs · San Diego, California CA, United States · hybrid
Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.
Our Mission:
Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.
Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.
Our IMPACT Values:
- Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
- Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
- Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
- Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
- Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
- Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.
The Staff Accountant, under the general direction of the Controller, will be expected to work on numerous routine and ad hoc accounting support functions. The Staff Accountant must have knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and generally accepted auditing standards. The successful candidate will be able to comprehend and apply federal, state, and higher education regulations.
The Staff Accountant will exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical principles and will be committed to the tenets of Alliant University’s Mission and Vision.
Salary Range: $72,384 - 75,000 annualized exempt position.
Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Experience: Two (2) years relevant accounting experience. Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Certifications, Licenses, etc.: None.
Skills:
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Excel and MS Word; ERP experience (Campus Nexus Student, SAP, Intacct, etc.) with solid knowledge of integrated accounting software.
- Accounting skills, organizational, written, and oral communication, decision-making, problem-solving and research skills.
- A strong work ethic, capacity to get things done independently, and consistent performance with a sense of urgency and commitment.
- Excellent customer-service skills, including sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse background.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team player; highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
- Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines and maintain composure under high stress conditions.
- Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Along with the Controller and Senior Financial Analyst, coordinate with the outsourced accounts payable and accounting service provider to ensure that invoices are processed in a timely manner and that the financial statements are accurately completed on time.
- Serve as an interface and provide technical assistance on accounting practices and procedures and/or Alliant accounting system to University faculty and staff.
- Prepare periodic financial reporting for the international company headquarters and interface on accounting and treasury related matters.
- Review General Ledger detail for accuracy and completeness and create necessary correcting journal entries when required.
- Review General Ledger reconciliations prepared by the outsourced accounting provider and make suggestions for improvements.
- Provide month end and ad hoc accounting reports as needed.
- Prepare accounting and other financial schedules and analyses, as required.
- Provide technical support for the annual Financial Audits and internal audits including generation of schedules, research, reconciliations, etc., and on accounting practices and procedures for budget analysts and campus associates.
- Support Student Accounts team with a daily payments and refunds reconciliation such as web payments, checks, wires, FA funds, Credit cards refunds, stipends on a daily basis.
- Support the property tax declaration filing to variance campus locations.
- Support the Internal Control review, testing and report for the Risk Management in BeWise.
- Daily Cash flow monitoring and reconciliation analysis, monthly SAP cash balances reporting in BeCash.
- Review expense reports submitted by employees for overall reasonableness; ensure that users are not in violation of Business and Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy and Government regulations.
- Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct Reports: None.
Indirect Reports: None.
Contact Responsibility:
Internal: Interacts with supervisor and CFO to receive direction and instructions and/or review of work results. This position will work closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e. Finance, Student Business Services, FP&A, etc.) to support achieving the University’s goals and Department goals.
External: Interacts with Corporate finance and accounting and vendor contacts.
Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:
Office Location: San Diego Campus: 10455 Pomerado Rd San Diego, CA 92131
Work Hours: Standard office hours, with occasional evening or weekend hours required.
Travel: None.
Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.
Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation