Staff Accountant

Search Number	# 106
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	Reporting to the Senior Budget Analyst, and working closely with the Business Office, the staff accountant maintains and compiles financial reports and statements in compliance with government regulations and requirements. The role includes creating and analyzing balance sheets, managing general ledger accounts, updating financial statements, maintaining accounts payable, pay monthly payroll, preparing financial reports, and evaluating financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. Assist with accounts receivable in coordination with Bursar’s Office.

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Budget Analyst, and working closely with the Business Office, the staff accountant maintains and compiles financial reports and statements in compliance with government regulations and requirements. The role includes creating and analyzing balance sheets, managing general ledger accounts, updating financial statements, maintaining accounts payable, pay monthly payroll, preparing financial reports, and evaluating financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. Assist with accounts receivable in coordination with Bursar’s Office.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Monitors revenue and expenses for departmental or unit accounts; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, College policy, and standard accounting procedures. Constructs routine spreadsheet applications, prepares financial data for input into finance systems, and generates reports; performs calculations which may include interest and depreciation. Coordinates the preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings, costs reports, analyses, studies, inventories, and preliminary financial statements for local, state, federal and private funding sources. Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records; assists with budget and special financial reports. Reviews, and processes budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related correcting entries and may prepare bank reconciliations. May assist in audit activities. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Monitors revenue and expenses for departmental or unit accounts; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, College policy, and standard accounting procedures.
Constructs routine spreadsheet applications, prepares financial data for input into finance systems, and generates reports; performs calculations which may include interest and depreciation.
Coordinates the preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings, costs reports, analyses, studies, inventories, and preliminary financial statements for local, state, federal and private funding sources.
Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records; assists with budget and special financial reports.
Reviews, and processes budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related correcting entries and may prepare bank reconciliations.
May assist in audit activities.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications	Mathematical aptitude and interest in finance High level of attention to detail Analytical skills Strong organizational skills, proactive approach Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills Maintain confidentiality Ability to multitask Strong computer skills including Excel, Word and accounting software Colleague (desirable) Team player

Education	Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Bachelor’s degree in a related field with relevant experience considered.

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Familiarity with financial processing and reporting systems Excellent oral and written interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with students, colleagues, and external constituents Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Some nights or weekends necessary.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.