Job Description Summary
To provide financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate cash accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
Job Description
Duties and Tasks:
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar or related or a logical assignment to the position. Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those contained in this document.
- Participates in daily, monthly, and annual close processes for all cash accounts and prepares necessary journals and ad hoc banking transactions.
- Complete all daily and monthly bank reconciliations timely and accurately.
- Ensures accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
- Prepares internal and external cash flow and financial schedules by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger and banks.
- Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Provides accounting and banking support; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information as requested.
- Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Assists with both internal and external auditors, institutional employees, and government entities demands for information and accountability for financial and general ledger accounts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Associates Degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited college or university. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or another finance related field.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
- Preferred minimum of 1 years related accounting and finance experience
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills
- Judgment and problem-solving
- Strong Excel Proficiency
- Work well in team environment
Special Instructions
Required Documents
In addition to a resume, the following documents are required for consideration. Please upload documents in the second step of the application packet process:
- Cover Letter
- Values Statement - (500 words or less), should highlight how your philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Core Values of Saint Leo University. The University Mission Statement and Values are available on the Saint Leo website at “https://www.saintleo.edu/about/mission-values”.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
- FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
- Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
*Eligibility based on meeting required service period
