Position Title: Senior Accountant

Department:  Controllers Office

Term of Assignment: continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $54,800-$65,740

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting. Monitor, review and document University financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University policies, federal circulars and Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. Prepare and/or assist with preparation of many of the University's financial statements, income tax return, revenue projections of University endowments and expenditure projections for special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:  Accounting

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: 

Required Minimum Work Experience:  Three years' experience in accounting, auditing or other fiscal management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Current knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.
Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment.
Computer and software application skills.
Current knowledge of tax laws.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Master's Degree in Business and/or CPA certificate.
Higher education fund accounting seminars and workshops.
Experience in financial accounting for federal , state, and local grants.
Certified Fiscal Research Administrator or comparable certification.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references

Contact Information:  Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087

Equal Employment Opportunity: NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.