OperationsHampton University Staff
The University is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Staff
Accountant to join our Business Operations department. The
successful candidate will be responsible for performing general
accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, processing
transactions, and managing grant funds. This role requires strong
analytical skills and an understanding of accounting
principles.
Job Duties:
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial
statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy,
completeness, and conformance to reporting standards. - Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial
commitments to project future revenues and expenses or provide
advice. - Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures against budget
allocations. - Manage grant funds according to stipulations and guidelines set
forth by funding sources. - Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing
account information. - Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required;
Master’s degree preferred - 2+ years of experience in general accounting
- Experience with grants management
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping procedures
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) - Hands-on experience with MS Excel
- Familiarity with financial software systems used in higher
education settings is a plus - The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong
analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication
abilities.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application
for Educational Support Staff Employment via email at
HROffice@hamptonu.edu or fax to (757) 727-5969:
Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
***No phone calls
Forms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human
Resources to retrieve the educational support staff
employment application and other supplemental application
materials.
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