What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 2 - 220686897 position at Knowledge Builders Inc?
Job Description The candidate will play a vital role in helping maintain the accuracy and integrity of the College's financial records during a busy reporting period and switching to the new accounting system.
Key Responsibilities
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and identify and clear unreconciled items promptly;
Assist in monthly close tasks, including preparation of journal entries;
Support the team with account analysis and variance explanations;
Maintain accurate and well-documented reconciliation work papers;
Assist on replying the inquiries on the new accounting system, CUNY Work.
Required Qualifications
Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis);
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Demonstrated ability to perform complex reconciliations independently;
Solid understanding of general accounting principles
Preferred Qualifications
5–7 years of relevant accounting experience;
Experience with revenue management in the higher education sector;
Strong background in trial balance analysis and preparing adjusting journal entries
We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.
Key Responsibilities
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and identify and clear unreconciled items promptly;
Assist in monthly close tasks, including preparation of journal entries;
Support the team with account analysis and variance explanations;
Maintain accurate and well-documented reconciliation work papers;
Assist on replying the inquiries on the new accounting system, CUNY Work.
Required Qualifications
Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis);
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Demonstrated ability to perform complex reconciliations independently;
Solid understanding of general accounting principles
Preferred Qualifications
5–7 years of relevant accounting experience;
Experience with revenue management in the higher education sector;
Strong background in trial balance analysis and preparing adjusting journal entries
We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.