Accountant
Job Description
WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? – We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.
Position Overview
- The Accountant's main responsibilities include reconciliations, journal/cash receipt entries and reporting related to cash and investments. A high degree of problem solving and knowledge of basic accounting principles are required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree is required with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or business is preferred.
- Demonstrated strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated knowledge of banking and investments.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use a PC with Excel, Microsoft Word, accounting, and banking software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to operate independently, prioritize and organize own work schedule, multi-task, and meet established deadlines.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
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