Accounting Specialist I

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Department: Financial Services

Reports To: Controller

Effective Date: January 2026

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for core accounting operations with an emphasis on the General Ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and the integration of Student Accounts and Financial Aid activity into the institution’s financial records. This role supports ERP system implementation and optimization as it relates to accounting accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as a key 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.

Core Accounting Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• 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

ERP & Systems Support (Accounting-Focused)

• Serve as an accounting functional resource for ERP configuration related to the General Ledger, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid

• Assist with data mapping, migration, validation, and reconciliation during system transitions

• Develop and execute accounting-focused testing (journal entries, balances, reconciliations, and reports)

• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within the ERP environment

• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation related to system workflows

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP/FASB and fund accounting

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, Colleague, Jenzabar, or similar)

• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, analysis, and reporting

• High attention to detail, strong internal-control mindset, and excellent documentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

• 3–5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience

• Experience with financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and audits

• Higher education experience preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office environment. Constant seeing, hearing, sitting, and talking. Frequent repetitive movement of hands, wrists, and fingers, walking, climbing stairs, and travel by air or automobile. Occasional standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May be exposed to weather elements when traveling between buildings.

Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.

To apply, please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.

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Salary : $62,500 - $65,000