JOB REQUIREMENTS: General Ledger Accountant Posting Number: NA01427 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Financial Operations and Management Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We\'re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the https://www.marquette.edu/ca/hr/documents/total-rewards-guide-2025.pdf. General Ledger Accountant is responsible for accounting activities including maintaining accurate general ledger information and the resultant managerial reports. This position provides information to various internal and external parties to support annual audits, reviews, surveys, and forecasts. The General Ledger Accountant works closely with internal business directors and managers to provide financial information, insights, and problem resolutions. This position prepares reconciliations, corresponding accruals, and correcting journal entries. Also, they develop analysis tools and management reporting to improve efficiency and maintain compliance with policies and regulations. This role provides directions to student employees. Additionally, the General Ledger Accountant will participate in special projects requiring payment, payroll, accounting, and financial information. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees\' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Maintain and update fixed asset accounting records, including accurate and timely account analyses and related journal entries. 2. Record month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing entries for various accounts and prepare related account reconciliations. 3. Generate expense variance analysis reports and provide expense forecasts 4. Assemble documents and prepare schedules for various audits and surveys throughout the year. 5. Research and respond to internal inquiries regarding accounting transactions. Respond to employee and supervisor inquiries, and resolve issues related to immediate job responsibilities. Communicate issues to management. 6. Perform all tasks associated with submitting the escheated property to various states. Prepare correspondence, research outstanding checks, transmit data, and remit funds to respective states in accordance with each state\'s rules and deadlines. 7. Serve as the primary point of contact for the 403b retirement plan audit. 8. Calculate and record payroll and interest accruals 9. Responsible for the supervision of student employees including graduate students which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, disciplinary actions, ending the stude t\'s assignment, etc. 10. Analyze financial systems, functions, and operational procedures and recommend ways to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness. Department: Comptroller Posting Date: 01/23/2025 Closing Date: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5951124 It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor\'s degree in Business, with preference in accounting 1 year of relevant experience Strong organizational skills Detail oriented Strong verbal and written communication skills Computer proficiency with strong Excel, Word, and other word-processing software skills Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to support the University\'s Catholic, Jesuit mission Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (12.1.3), including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and Payroll desired ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://apptrkr.com/5951124 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.