Accountant

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Office of Business & Finance

APPOINTMENT: Staff, Non-Exempt, Twelve (12) Months, Full-time (40 hours)

SALARY RANGE: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour 

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Six (6) Months 

AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: May 14, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

The Accountant provides oversight and management of the workflow in the areas of Accounting, Cashiering and Accounts Payable. Monitors and analyzes all bank accounts for accuracy and applies knowledge of the University general ledger system to ensure proper application of general ledger account codes and University policies and procedures. The Accountant also troubleshoots cash and accounting issues requiring research and/or analysis and determines an appropriate resolution of all such issues, and is responsible for periodic account and online payment system reconciliations.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position ensures duties and responsibilities are carried out with an awareness of the impact to the general ledger (GL) and in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Queries multiple online payment portals to retrieve cash receipt activity, communicating with appropriate department and assisting in determining appropriate GL account as needed.
• Periodically processes check stop-payment requests on lost and stale dated checks.
• Prepares account reconciliations, including but not limited to; multiple cash accounts, online payment activity clearing accounts, transfer accounts, direct loan accounts, and student aid accounts, for review by the Accounting Manager.
• Manages reconciliation and analysis of all online payment systems, researching discrepancies and resolving issues.
• Exercises judgement and applies knowledge of University general ledger and policies and procedures to review and prepare approved adjusting journal entries for data entry into the University’s general ledger.
• Receives corrections, review, and prepare for data entry, approved adjusting journal entries from various University departments.
• Receives approved budget adjustments from Budget team, prepare for data entry into University’s general ledger.
• Receives and validates recurring and periodic adjusting and chargeback journal entries from University departments.
• Manually enters and posts approved adjusting journal entries, budget adjustments and chargeback journal entries into University’s general ledger.
• Determines sufficiency of approvals and backup relative to journal
entry/correction/budget entry documentation according to University policies and procedures.
• Audits and reviews activity and deposits from Colleague Advancement system and prepare for posting to University’s general ledger.
• Receives notifications of receipt of stock gifts into University brokerage accounts and communicate information to University Advancement office.
• Calculates gains/losses on sales of stock gifts and create appropriate adjusting journal entry for University general ledger.
• Provides back-up and support for Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounting Assistant and Cashier, as needed.
• Cross-trains and understands desk procedures and departmental policies for the Cashier, Accounts Payable Coordinator, and Accounting Assistant positions. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Associate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a closely related field.
• Three years progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, banking/cashiering or related experience including experience using Microsoft Office.
• Must possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, technical support, expense management, and word processing software applications preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control.
• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures including processing petty cash and expense reimbursements with understanding of mileage rates and sales/use tax procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Work independently and exercise independent judgement with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Prepare accurate reports, data entries, and files.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position’s efficiency.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as 10-key calculator by touch.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

Human Resources (redlands.edu)

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