Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter•McMinnville, OR

13h•$65,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for core accounting operations, focusing on the General Ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and the integration of Student Accounts and Financial Aid activities into the institution's financial records. This role supports ERP system implementation and optimization, ensuring accounting accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The position acts as a liaison between Accounting, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and IT to ensure transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP, FASB, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of GAAP/FASB and fund accounting.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, Colleague, or similar).
Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, analysis, and reporting.
High attention to detail, strong internal-control mindset, and excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the General Ledger, including the chart of accounts, accounting strings, and fund/project structures.
Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries.
Produce monthly trial balances and quarterly/annual financial statements.
Perform account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, liabilities, net assets, and inter-fund balances.
Support annual financial statement preparation and external audits, including PBC schedules and audit coordination.
Serve as an accounting functional resource for ERP configuration related to the General Ledger, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid.
Develop and execute accounting-focused testing (journal entries, balances, reconciliations, and reports).