What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Purdue University?
The Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial transactions while maintaining accurate and timely accounting records. This position applies accounting principles and procedures to specialized processes, transactions, and financial reporting. The Accountant will manage and reconcile accounts in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and assist in the preparation of various financial reports. Additionally, the Accountant will serve as a liaison to the University community, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and the use of financial systems.
This position is fully remote.
At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- BA/BS in Accounting or related field
- 2 years professional accounting experience or experience in a related field
Skills needed:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially spreadsheets
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Provide a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, working independently, and contributing to a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare data analysis and present data according to requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement new accounting standards, University policies and procedures
What is helpful:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience working with non-profit or higher education
- Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
- Purdue University is an EOE employer
- Professional 2
- Pay Band: S065
- Job Code: 20002002
