Share Email Opening Title Staff Accountant  About the Organization NCU was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. No other university can match NCU's uniquely flexible approach to online learning, which includes weekly course starts and personal one-to-one mentoring from our professionally seasoned, all-doctoral faculty in a class size of one. With no residency requirements, NCU is perfect for the independent, self-motivated student who seeks a world-class education no matter where they live! Across all four of our Schools - the School of Business & Technology Management, School of Education, School of Psychology, and School of Marriage & Family Therapy - NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically to become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions. With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, as well as students, alumni and faculty in more than 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly-credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.   Description Have you ever heard the saying, “A company is only as good as the people it keeps?” At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability. We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing, success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you! WHO WE ARE: Northcentral University (NCU) was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. Students have the opportunity to earn a degree from a regionally accredited university in the areas of business and technology management, education, psychology and marriage and family therapy while working One-to-One with members of our 100% doctoral faculty via advanced delivery modalities. NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically and become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions. With administrative offices in Prescott Valley, Arizona, San Diego and Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as students, alumni and faculty in over 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. SUMMARY The Staff Accountant is responsible for balance sheet general ledger reconciliations, the full cycle Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable and performing general accounting functions as needed by the Accounting department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Works closely with Accounting leadership during the monthly close to ensure a timely close and accurate financials; Review and reconciles balance sheet general ledger accounts and maintains schedules for accounts; Works with internal departments to ensure the proper coding of items to the general ledger through detail analysis and understanding of the transaction; Prepares spreadsheet reports for review by Accounting leadership; Creates adjusting journal entries for review by Accounting Leadership; Ensure accounting records are maintained appropriately through various methods as defined; Continuously review processes for efficiency and internal control strength; Recommend and implement changes to financial/operational processes as needed; Provides support to the Accounting department on special projects as needed.   Position Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Minimum - Bachelor's Degree. Accounting or Finance degree preferred 2-3 years job experience in public or private accounting A very strong understanding of the general ledger accounts of a company, including knowledge of debits and credits, journal entries, and understanding of the financial statements Have worked with an integrated ERP System required (i.e. Great Plains, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, SAP or equivalent) Strong Excel skills (regularly uses VLOOKUP and/or PivotTable functions) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required. Exemplary customer service skills required. Ability to work with and apply mathematical and accounting principles. Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbols, such as formulas, graphs, etc. Ability to problem-solve in an effective manner. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has supervisory responsibilities for other Accounting team members. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the team member to be able to: Sit, stand, kneel, walk and reach. Be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds. Hear well enough to communicate with others. Read a computer screen and written material. Write, type and use phone system. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to excellent earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and PTO—Northcentral University supports the professional growth of its team members through education benefits, growth opportunities and room for advancement. Are you ready to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate individuals who work together to change lives through higher education? Apply today!   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category Accounting/Finance   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://testncu.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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