Salary: $40,000.00 – $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202300034-01
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Accounting Services
Opening Date: 08/18/2023
Position Summary
ACCOUNTANT/FINANCIAL ANALYST
Financial Services
Full Time: Hybrid/remote work opportunities available for this position (Must reside in MO, IA, AR, KS, KY, TN, IL, or FL)
Primary Responsibilities
- Reconciliation and analysis of various balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure compliance, integrity of balances and accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Reconciliation and analysis of various operating ledger accounts to ensure proper budgeting and reporting for the overall health of the University
- Responsible for general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation
- Prepare various internal and external financial reports and analyses
- Prepare work papers for annual external audit
- Apply all internal and external policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with internal and external (federal, state, and other agencies) regulatory guidance
- Ability to evaluate and apply generally accepted accounting principles
- Research, review and resolve unusual variances with minimal supervision
- Serve as liaison between the controller’s office and financial managers across the university campus
- Conduct training with University personnel on accounting procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business with appropriate experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles; prior accounting job experience a plus; grant experience a plus
- Demonstrated use of a computerized accounting system; prior experience with reconciling and analyzing balance sheet and income statement accounts a plus
- Must be PC proficient with strong experience using Excel, Word and Access
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience and understanding of customer service
Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position has been filled.
To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:
- letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
- resume
- names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date
Additional Information
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
SEMO Fact Book: Institutional Research Factbook | SEMO
SEMO Strategic Action Plan: Strategic Action Plan (semo.edu)
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