Full-Cycle AP & Payroll Specialist at Canisius… · Buffalo

Summary: Canisius University is a Catholic and Jesuit institution dedicated to academic excellence and leadership. The Full-Cycle AP & Payroll Specialist will support the Controller’s Office by maintaining financial ledgers, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities: - Provide oversight and support for the accounts payable function including year-end close - Provide support and back up for payroll processing - Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations and accruals - Prepare and schedule upload of automated journal entries and accounting records for programs/projects - Review the processing and reporting of payments and 1099 related transactions and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations - Record, examine and analyze financial records, documents and/or reports. Responsible for supporting the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, including department charges, account reconciliations, and reviewing/reconciling general ledger accounts - Recommends new business procedures or changes to existing ones, assists in solving accounting or financial problems, and audits financial transactions for accuracy and conformance with established standards and procedures - Ensure accurate maintenance of the Fixed Asset ledger - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Associate's degree in business or accounting - Knowledge of GAAP - Customer-focused aptitude - Demonstrated analytical and communication skills – both written and oral - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel - Experience with BANNER Finance or similar integrated financial system - Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students - Ability to effectively multi-task and produce accurate professional work products under timelines - Eligible to work in the United States - 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience - Experience with payroll processing Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in accounting - Knowledge of higher education processes and procedures Required Skills: GAAP, Payroll processing, Accounting experience Important Skills: Microsoft Office, BANNER Finance Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Customer-focused aptitude, Multi-tasking ability, higher education, Collaboration skills Benefits: Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire, 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment, Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays, Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents