Staff Accountant

Overview

A full-time Staff Accountant position is available, responsible for analyzing financial information and performing various accounting duties to ensure timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial data. This role requires adherence to applicable accounting, industry, regulatory, and institutional principles and policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries in accordance with monthly and year-end closing calendars, utilizing accounting knowledge and reconciliation tools to identify transactions requiring non-routine entries.
• Complete assigned bank reconciliations monthly by deadlines, ensuring workpapers and supporting documentation meet departmental standards.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet account analyses by deadlines using BlackLine, recommend adjusting entries, and escalate significant issues to management.
• Provide documentation and analyses to internal and external auditors by requested deadlines, using tools such as PwC Connect.
• Research and respond promptly to inquiries from business managers, acting as a liaison with other administrative departments to ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Document existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Manage accounting related to Plant Funds, Endowment Funds, and Gift Funds as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with faculty and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Planner), Banner ERP, Hyperion, OBIEE, and BlackLine.
• Experience in a non-profit environment, preferably in higher education.
• MBA or CPA certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is an exempt position classified as grade K.
• Salary range: $60,240 to $90,350 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, department budget, and internal equity.
• Additional information on salary structure and benefits is available upon request.

Location

• Remote

Application Information

Applicants should upload a CV/resume and cover letter when applying. Applications will be reviewed once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 (Eastern Daylight Time)