Job Information
Murray State University Accountant I in Murray, Kentucky
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide entry level accounting services including operational bank reconciliations, operating tax preparation and financial statement research.
Monthly preparation of overall cash reconciliation and operational bank account reconciliations.
Prepare monthly sales tax reports and accompanying payment.
Analyze department sales for unrelated business income tax purposes and prepare annual supporting documentation for reporting UBI .
Research financial statement fluctuations and provide explanations of variances.
Conduct daily audit of transactional activity and provide departmental support for corrections or explanations.
Provide support to Assistant Director and department in financial statement completion and other duties.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, earned within the last 5 years. If later, demonstrated steps to keep current, updated knowledge of GAAP and current trends in accounting.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Fluent in Excel and Word with explanation of level of knowledge.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to complete tasks under demanding time schedules.
Hourly Rate: $15.83 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Minimum Salary: $15.83
Work Location: Murray, KY