Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant provides support to the Business Office and the Accounting Director and assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports that accurately depict the current financial position; ensures the timely, accurate and efficient analysis, communication and reporting of financial data in accordance with GAAP. The Senior Accountant works closely with other staff members to complete month end closing of financial books and records.

Essential Functions

• Prepare reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts, including the preparation of supporting documentation as required.

• Assist in the conduction of the Financial Audit for some of the company’s subsidiary entities

• Prepare all journal entries for some of the company’s subsidiary entities.

• Preparation and filing of NYC Commercial Rent tax.

• Assist in processing student refunds on a weekly basis.

• Prepare bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items as necessary.

• Responsible for recording and reconciling all compensation related aspects of the company including payroll, performance bonus, vacation and sick time.

  Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Dynamic individual with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills needed.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments concurrently.

• Detail oriented and able to work in a meticulous, thorough and detailed manner.

• Experience in using SAP Concur travel, expense and invoice management tool

• Ability to navigate and create simple queries in Microsoft Access

• Proficient in Microsoft ExcelMust possess the ability to assume non-routine tasks and to take initiative where appropriate and possess a strong follow-through on all projects with the ability to bring projects to timely completion.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• Minimum of five (2) years of accounting experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This job is performed at a work station in a positive, creative and collaborative environment that may sometimes become quite noisy.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

Hours and Travel

• A typical work week is 37.5 hours Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.

  The anticipated salary range for Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist is $59,500 to $70,000. The final salary offered may vary and will be determined based on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education of the successful candidate. This information is provided per NYS local law.

  We Are

  · Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.

  · A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.

  · Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards.

  · Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care.

  · Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.

  About University Support Services, LLC

University Support Services LLC (USS) is an affiliate of St. George's University (SGU), a leading provider of international medical education. SGU students and faculty come from 151 countries to the island of Grenada, located in the West Indies. Our purpose is to support SGU to deliver best in class education for all SGU students. We put a special focus on the growing global need for diverse high-quality medical and healthcare professionals. USS is pivotal in positioning SGU as a premiere medical degree institute through its student-facing as well as functional support teams.

USS is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States (including veteran status) or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.