Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Department: Business & Finance

Reports To: Controller

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the Business & Finance Office by performing accurate and timely accounting functions critical to the institution's financial operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a proactive, self-directed work style.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate journal entries

• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

• Assist with month-end and year-end close

• Support audit preparation and documentation

• Analyze financial data and investigate variances

• Assist with general ledger, restricted funds, and departmental accounting

• Collaborate with campus partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage deadlines independently

• Strong organization and communication skills

Technical Skills

• Ellucian Colleague (preferred)

• Informer reporting

• Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams)

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-driven and dependable

• Analytical and curious with data

• Proactive go-getter who takes ownership

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person