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Job Description Job Description Job SummaryThe general accountant's main duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing a company's accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.University ProfileJarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offering degrees at the associate, baccalaureate and master's levels. The mission of the University is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery.Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution· Must have 2+ years experience in an educational setting· Critical thinker and problem solver;· Experience with accounting software and data entry· Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)· Advanced Excel skills (proficiency in using tables, pivot tables and lookup functions· Ability to work independently· Analytical skills.· Curiosity about processes and how processes can be made more efficient is essential· Ability to pick-up concepts and learn new productivity tools is essential· Strong attention to detail a must· Strong communication skills· Must be a self-starter· Organization & time managementRole and ResponsibilitiesReconciling the company's bank statements and bookkeeping ledgersCompleting analysis of the employee expendituresManaging income and expenditure accountsGenerating the company's financial reports using income and expenditure dataKeeping a check on the company's finances based on financial statusFiling and remitting taxes and other financial obligationsInitiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company.Reconciliation of and overall responsibility for assigned general ledger accounts (including investigation of variances and unusual items)Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulationsLiaising with other divisions as necessaryReconciling intercompany purchases and resolving discrepancies related to pricingPrepare balance sheets and post journal entriesReconciliation of related accounts and reporting for consolidation, taxation or other purposesFixed expense analysis and monitoring:Determination of unposted fixed expense liabilities and accrualMonthly variance analysis (vs. budget, vs. forecast)Assist in budgeting functions related to fixed expensesAssist with audits and tax filingsAssists finance manager in preparation of monthly/yearly closingsOther duties as assignedBenefits· Medical, dental, vision, free basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, voluntary accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, and 403B with a 3% company match (Voya).· Paid sick leave, vacation leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave· Paid holidays· 50% tuition discount for employees and dependents· Career professional development· 501C3 (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)Company Description Located in beautiful Hawkins, Texas, Jarvis Christian University, private, co-ed Historically Black Liberal Arts, four-year institution with a rich history and high standards of educational excellence. Founded in 1912, we are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)., The mission of the university is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery. Jarvis Christian is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and, this year, is celebrating 110 years of educating students. Jarvis Christian offers programs in Criminal Justice, Business Management, Religion, Data Analytics and Cybersecurity and attracts a diverse student body from 22 states and cover 60 nations. Company Description Located in beautiful Hawkins, Texas, Jarvis Christian University, private, co-ed Historically Black Liberal Arts, four-year institution with a rich history and high standards of educational excellence. Founded in 1912, we are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)., The mission of the university is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery. Jarvis Christian is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and, this year, is celebrating 110 years of educating students. Jarvis Christian offers programs in Criminal Justice, Business Management, Religion, Data Analytics and Cybersecurity and attracts a diverse student body from 22 states and cover 60 nations.