At Liaison, we’ve helped higher education institutions build better, more diverse classes for three decades. You may recognize us as the company behind the Centralized Application Service (CAS), Enrollment Marketing services and platform (EMP), SlideRoom, Time2Track, TargetX (CRM) and Othot.
Everything we do is focused on taking that proven success and expanding its scope and scale. Over 31,000 programs on more than 1,000 campuses see us as a forward-thinking partner integral to meeting their total enrollment goals — and we’re building the data- and mission-driven team that will reinforce our role for decades to come.
We are seeking a highly motivated, eager and energetic Staff Accountant to join a fast-paced high performing team, focusing on Accounts Payable, Expense Reports, Cash Activity and various general ledger projects. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, organized, and have a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports using the SAP Concur system and ensure interface with MS Dynamics GP
- Manage shared email box to research and resolve invoice disputes and questions while communicating the processing status and expected payment dates for vendor invoices
- Download, analyze, and record daily bank transactions
- Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare timely account reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts
- Participate in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process
- Identify discrepancies, evaluate source(s) of problems, and develop solutions to address them
- Work collaboratively with various departments throughout the organization and other accounting team members to understand business transactions and ensure accurate accounting
- Respond to Ad hoc requests
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2+ Years of experience in accounting
- Work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision while demonstrating commitment to quality and accuracy of accounting-related data
- Proficient in the application of US GAAP to business transactions
- Strong MS Office and ERP skills required
- Strong writing, communication and documentation skills required
- Knowledge of Dynamics GP and SAP Concur is desired but not mandatory
- Flexibility to be able to reprioritize on a real time basis as business requirements dictate
- Willingness and ability to work US East Coast hours for remote meetings with US based team
