The Staff Accountant of the Finance Department prepares monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account analysis and assists the management in other special projects, ensuring that all established standards are met in a timely and accurate manner. Membership in Sigma Alpha Epsilon is not required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enter all Foundation deposits, lockbox deposits, and charges in the general ledger for daily activity  

• Enter all Fraternity deposits and charges to accounts receivable and general ledger for daily activity

• Enter all investment activity for Fraternity & Foundation

• Maintain the accounts receivable invoice payments and provide reporting to Membership & Records reflecting the balance by chapter

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for all Fraternity & Foundation accounts

• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation and account analysis

• Maintain internal digital and hardcopy filing structure

• Manage all aspects of Foundation student loans

• Maintain Fraternity group exemption listings through the IRS; assist all chapter, alumni association, and house corporation groups in maintaining exemptions

• Assist in annual audit prep and on-site review by the external auditors

• Assist the Director of Finance in processing accounts payable & ACH reimbursements as needed

• Perform miscellaneous accounting-related duties as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.A. degree in accounting or related field with 1-2 years of professional experience in accounting preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Ability to provide professional direction, guidance and counsel to staff members

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-term goals

• Knowledge of Business Central and Microsoft Office software packages

   

Supervisory Responsibilities: None