Overview

Performs accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting activities; Maintains a uniform accounting system; Prepares financial reports; Participates in annual audit; Performs related accounting and clerical work as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares income statement, asset, liability, and capital account entries.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Assists in the preparation of balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by reviewing support documents and reconciling G/L accounts.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Manages IRS Form W9 and 1099 reporting.
• Prepares invoices/billings per contracts and as otherwise needed.
• Receipts payments and reconciles outstanding invoices.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Maintains customer confidence by keeping financial information accurate.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.