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Staff Accountant
Alfred, NY
Job Description
The Sta Accountant reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for supporting the operational eciency and smooth running of the Business Oce. This includes performing oce functions as well as accounting functions. The Sta Accountant will assist in overseeing the accounts payable functions of the university. The Sta Accountant must maintain condential les and information.
Salary:$58,500, 35 hours per week
Essential Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; articial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or oces located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836."We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a dierence in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution oering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and schoolpsychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campuslocated in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York.
Salary:$58,500, 35 hours per week
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for managing the Accounts Payable automation exceptions queue
- Responsible for understanding and training users on how to use the AP poron of our e-procurement system
- Build & Maintain AP vendors in Banner; including addresses, EIN's, and ACH Informaon
- Review and correct the AP errors and duplicates report weekly in preparation for the check run
- Responsible for monitoring unclaimed funds, following up with vendors to resolve, and reporting unclaimed funds to NYS in compliance with reporting deadlines
- Responsible for monthly accounting of Grinding Room inventory and reconciliation between Banner and the Grinding Room inventory System
- Responsible for monthly accounting of the Saxon Inn Hotel and reconciliation between Banner and the hotel guest accounting system
- Responsible for the annual nancial activities of Saxon Inn Incorporated, including reconciling and annual inventory counts
- Monitor and prepare invoices for all internal invoicing functions including AVI, Foster Lake, Housing Corp, Saxon Inn Inc. and other miscellaneous programs regularly
- Direct liaison between Student Senate and other student clubs to process fund transfers and ensure understanding of accounting processes
- Assists with inventory control by performing a physical inventory of capitalized equipment throughout campus
- Works directly with our campus food service provider and various campus departments to perform an annual inventory review
- Prepare bank reconciliations and other various analysis and reports for Controller as assigned
- Backup for any AP functions, cashiering functions, or other business oce day-to-day duties as necessary
- Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, sta and students that will assist in transforming people's lives
- Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, sta, and students
- Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, sta and students and expanding access to the AU experience
- Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
- Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
- Eective written and oral communication skills
- Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned
- Associate degree in nance or accounting required; or equivalent education and 7+ years' experience in accounting/nance
- Knowledge of accounting and excel required. Must be procient in Microsoft Oce and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Knowledge of SCT Banner Finance as well as SUNY operations a plus. Experience working with databases and strong analytical background preferred
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; articial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or oces located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836."We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a dierence in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution oering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and schoolpsychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campuslocated in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York.
Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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