Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant
Ferrum College is accepting applications for an Accounting Assistant. The Accounting Assistant performs a variety of accounting tasks to include general accounting and internal auditing functions and acts as backup for other Business Office staff.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Prepare journal entries and post all entries to administrative software finance module.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts, including cash accounts and other asset and liability accounts.
• Review accounts payable invoices and other requests for payment for accuracy and appropriate approval and assist with accounts payable check processing.
• Manage college purchasing card program.
• Perform testing of donor pledges to ensure only firm unconditional commitments are recorded.
• Post miscellaneous accounts receivable charges and generate statements when required.
• Reconcile vendor statements to invoices and payments posted on a monthly basis. Contact vendors and request invoices that have not been received.
• Notifies payees of unclaimed checks and completes Unclaimed Property Report for Commonwealth of Virginia and any other states as required.
• Maintain College fixed asset records.
• Audits petty cash funds.
• Assist with annual financial audit to include preparation of schedules.
• Prepares 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms for vendors.
Required minimum qualifications:
• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Two years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.
• Organized, flexible and able to prioritize while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Preferred qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Three years of experience in college fund accounting.
• Additional experience with Colleague Administrative Software.