Accountant I

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA, US
Base: $36.76 - $38.44 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Bachelor's degree in accounting
1 year professional accounting experience
Knowledge of gaap and fund accounting
The Accountant I performs professional-level accounting work applying generally accepted accounting principles to review, prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial records

Job Summary

  • The Accountant I performs professional-level accounting work applying generally accepted accounting principles to review, prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial records.
  • This role is responsible for daily and monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations within the University financial system while ensuring audit-ready documentation.
  • The position supports compliance with unclaimed property requirements and provides customer service regarding uncashed checks and credit balances.

Matching Summary

The Accountant I performs professional-level accounting work applying generally accepted accounting principles to review, prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial records.

Salary

Base: $36.76 - $38.44 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 1 year professional accounting experience
  • Knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting
  • Proficiency with computing technology for accounting

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with university or large-enterprise systems
  • Intermediate Excel skills including lookup formulas
  • Professional courteous customer service skills
  • Experience with Workday financial system

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 1 year professional accounting experience
  • Knowledge of GAAP including fund accounting
  • Proficiency with accounting computing technology

Work Rights

Not specified

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