General Accountant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 6

Position Summary

The objective of the General Accountant prepares balance sheets and other financial reports. They are responsible for analyzing the latest trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitment incurred to predict future revenues. They usually handle organization finance and management and provide recommendations about various resource applications.

Essential Job Duties

• Produce asset, liability and capital account entries and assess account information
• Prepare financial transaction by entering data
• Recommending financial action by analyzing accounting options
• Support financial transactions by auditing documents
• Regular accounting process of journal entries with monthly closure accounts
• Arranging all company financial programs and secure compliance to the budgetary requirement
• Monitor all financial transactions
• Controlling departments in accounting reconciliation process monthly
• Reviewing all banking transactions and overseeing data assessing procedures
• Serve as university representative at any audits relating to reconciliation transactions facilitated by a government agency
• Maintaining internal expenses in the company secure
• Designing and managing audit schedules for external audit processer
• Develop budgetary plans for processing as per requirement
• Preparing daily cash report
• Assisting in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Post daily journal entries based on daily accounting activity
• Prepare monthly reconciliation
• Reconcile credit card and ACH payments
• Assist in handling financial records by maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

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. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Experience preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis
• Familiarity with ERP systems, such as Ellucian Colleague or Banner

Licenses/Certifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and financial management software
• Excellent business writing and data analytical skills.
• Sound understanding of accounting procedures and practice.
• Ability to work accurately, methodically and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships and promote process improvement.
• Demonstrated mature sense of judgment.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example 
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 
perform the essential functions of the job.

 
Constantly required to remain in a seated position for extended periods
Frequently required to communicate effectively with diverse populations
Regularly performs tasks that involve repetitive wrist and finger movement
Regularly operates a computer and other standard office equipment
Occasionally required to move about the office and similar spaces

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while 
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The work is performed in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels from conversations, and standard office 
equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility 

Provides guidance and training to others.

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application. Equal Opportunity Data Form.pdf