Staff Accountant

Location: Monaca
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our finance team within a dynamic higher education environment. This position is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, assisting in financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Perform general ledger accounting duties, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures. Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts such as cash, receivables, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities. Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reports, including those required by state and federal agencies. Support grant accounting and restricted fund tracking in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance). Collaborate with academic departments, administration, and other stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and provide budget support. Ensure compliance with institutional policies and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Assist with audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to inquiries from auditors. Maintain proper records and documentation for accounting processes and transactions. Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and system utilization within Banner. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a college, university, or nonprofit setting. Strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principles. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with grant accounting and compliance in a higher education or nonprofit context. Knowledge of federal and state financial reporting requirements specific to educational institutions. Familiarity with auxiliary enterprise accounting, student billing, or endowment tracking. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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