Staff Accountant

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, this position performs a variety of business, accounting, and financial functions related to the operation of Goodwin University and its subsidiaries. Assists in the preparation of financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations and month/year end closing processes.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Shares responsibility for the day to day accounting activities for Goodwin University and its subsidiaries.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial package in accordance with the monthly tasks checklist.
• Works with the Facilities Operations Administrator to process monthly billing statements for rental property tenants.
• Updates security deposit schedules for rental properties.
• Prepares and posts intercompany payroll entries.
• Posts monthly billings and payments for commercial tenants and distributes rent receivables report.
• Reconciles intercompany accounts monthly.
• Posts barter transactions and reconciliation of statements to general ledger.
• Maintains fixed asset schedules and construction project costs for the University and its subsidiaries.
• Posts the monthly depreciation expenses.
• Performs bank reconciliations and makes appropriate journal entries to reflect account activity.
• Prepares and posts journal entries for real estate closings and updates all corresponding real estate files.
• Formats and posts Goodwin College King Court, LLC journal entries received from management company.
• Prepares semi-annual real estate tax analysis and rollforward schedules.
• Prepares annual Town Filings for Mandatory Income and Expense Reports and Declaration of Personal Property.
• Books monthly banking & investment activity for Goodwin Foundation, Inc.
• Assists in audit preparatory work.
• Assists with the preparation of tax returns.
• External invoicing.
• Posts quarterly postage allocation journal entries.
• Assists in reconciling external grants
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions: 

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Requires a working knowledge of financial statements
• Must have excellent time management, communication, decision-making, human relations and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work independently
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel, and accounting software
• Performs work within standard practices and procedures with review of progress or results by Accounting Manager
• Must be comfortable working with a diverse team of talented individuals across multiple operating entities

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or relevant business field of study required, with at least 1 year of relevant business experience strongly preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Work Environment  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X       Work with fumes or airborne particles X       Work near moving mechanical parts X       Risk of electrical shock X       Vibration X      
Physical Activity  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing                                                  X     Walking     X   Sitting       X Talking & Hearing       X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel       X Climbing or balancing X       Bending, pulling, pushing   X     Driving    X    
Lifting Requirements None       Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds                                      X     Up to 25 pounds   X     Up to 50 pounds X       Up to 75 pounds X       Up to 100 pounds X       Over 100 pounds X      

Vision Requirements:

  X         Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

  X          Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

  X        Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

  X        Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

               left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

  X          Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

               spatial relationships)

___        No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)