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General Accountant -IN PERSON

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Jarvis Christian College
Location
Hawkins, TX
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Department:Finance and Business OperationsSalary:DOECity/State:hawkins, TXEducation:Bachelor'sType:Full-timeExperience:1+ yearsWork Schedule:M-F and weekends as neededContact Name:Danielle DelintContact Email:hrinfo@jarvis.eduDate Posted:01/08/2025Description: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 Responsibilities•Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers•Completing analysis of the employee expenditures•Managing income and expenditure accounts•Generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data•Keeping a check on the company’s finances based on financial status•Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations•Initiating 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 regulations•Liaising with other divisions as necessary•Reconciling intercompany purchases and resolving discrepancies related to pricing•Prepare balance sheets and post journal entries•Reconciliation of related accounts and reporting for consolidation, taxation or other purposes •Fixed expense analysis and monitoring: •Determination of unposted fixed expense liabilities and accrual •Monthly variance analysis (vs. budget, vs. forecast) •Assist in budgeting functions related to fixed expenses •Assist with audits and tax filings•Assists finance manager in preparation of monthly/yearly closings•Other 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)

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Jarvis Christian University is an "equal opportunity employer." The University will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Mission of Jarvis Christian University:  Jarvis Christian University is a historically Black liberal arts, four-year institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The mission of the college 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.

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Telephone
19037304890
Location
HWY 80 @ PR 7631
PO Box 1470
Hawkins, Texas
TX
75765
US

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