Salary/Position Classification

• $53,500-$55,000+, Dependent on Experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The Accountant performs a broad range of professional accounting duties within a higher‑education and for a variety of campuses within a multi-funding environment. This position supports accurate financial reporting, compliance with GASB standards, university, state, and federal policies. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, fund and account reconciliations, analysis, transaction review, and financial reporting across various funding types (e.g., general funds, auxiliaries, grants, designated funds, restricted gifts, capital funds).
This role is designed to be flexible and may be assigned responsibilities across finance or specialized accounting areas, supporting consistent internal controls and effective stewardship of university resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrated strong communication skills – including written, oral, and listening skills: articulate ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively, showing sensitivity to one's audience. Ability to influence team without direct authority and navigate through difficult or ambiguous situations.
• Assesses situations, consider alternatives and chooses an appropriate course of action while weighing potential risk.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to take initiative, be self-directed and maintain very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated team player and treats others with respect, while confidently contributing to the team.
• Maintains a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changes with a positive outlook; open to new and different ways of doing things.
• Ability to be receptive to new ideas and ways of doing things.
• Demonstrated ability working in a cohesive team, willing to back up and support other team members.
• Ability to quickly and rationally grasp the “big picture” goal.
• Ability to look for efficiencies in processes and offer value added suggestions to customers about their needs.
• Positive outlook.
• Utilizes knowledge of industry to make practical applications in everyday operations.
• Establishes priorities and organizes work in a logical manner to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability working in a cohesive team, willing to back up and support other team members and treat others with respect, while confidently contributing to the team.
• Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, and in particular, knowledge of Excel with the ability to generate a summary of the data.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred, not required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft software, Campus Connection
• Educational background or professional experience with governmental/fund accounting.
• Experience working in higher education.