Job Description
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- Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations; research reconciling items; determine effect on accounts; initiate corrections/transactions; communicate with various university departments and external entities to gain information and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform tax duties, including reviewing, reconciling, and preparing documents for Indiana Sales, Food & Beverage, and County Innkeepers taxes monthly filing; work with the Tax Manager in compiling data for the annual IRS 990-T as well as on payroll tax compliance issues; review tax withholdings monthly, quarterly, and annually for compliance with state and federal tax deposit filing; assist international students to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN); and stay abreast of changes to payroll and tax policies and procedures.
- Provide support and assistance in gathering information and completing analysis for the Retiree Health and Life Insurance Plans and their related trust investments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Provide support in the preparation of the university annual financial report; analyze accounting activity; generate reports from the Banner system; prepare supporting schedules; assist in financial report reviews.
- Prepare annual financial and federal reports for WIPB-TV and WBST-FM; ensure financial data is presented in accordance with the most current generally accepted accounting principles and meets Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) presentation requirements; review reporting completed by other Accountant; work with station personnel and auditors.
- Prepare bi-annual financial reporting for Burris and Indiana Academy as required by the Indiana Department of Education; remain current on reporting requirements; update accounting crosswalk as necessary; review reporting completed by other Accountant; work with school personnel and IDOE.
- Complete various annual financial surveys required by the university; review survey request detail; interpret year-end financial information and create supporting documents; create and update survey procedures; review surveys completed by other Accountant.
- Provide support in the training of university personnel in the proper preparation and recording of accounting transactions to ensure accurate financial and tax reporting, and use of the Banner systems; assist university personnel in the review of financial data in Banner systems; assist in preparation and development of training materials and website FAQs.
- Review requests for new and updated foapal (chart) elements and Accounts Receivable detail codes; enter fund, organization, account, program and activity codes into the Banner finance system; maintain awareness of impact to chart of accounts and financial reporting; maintain master chart of accounts spreadsheet.
- Perform other duties including overseeing unclaimed property, tango, and completing an analysis of data for special projects using advanced Excel skills.
- Organize and perform updates to the policies and procedures in the Controller's Office.
- Cross-train on duties performed by Accountant and Financial Analyst; and on certain duties performed by the Fixed Asset Accountant and Financial Reporting and Systems Analyst, to maintain efficient office operations.
- Complete accounting month-end close process.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.