Senior accountant
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
POSITION SUMMARY
The senior accountant is responsible for the accounting, compliance, reporting and
analytics of Bluffton University. This position supervises and works in collaboration
with the business office staff to ensure office functions are carried out appropriately
under the direction of the vice president of fiscal affairs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Functional Duties: The senior accountant will be responsible to ensure that student accounts, accounts payable, human resources and payroll functions are completed and comply with all applicable regulations. Accounting and financial reporting is an important aspect of the role as well as year end and audit compliance for both federal and state requests and regulations. Other areas of responsibility include maintaining the general ledger, month end close, assistance with budgeting, bank and account reconciliations, endowment management and reporting and other financial activities.
- Supervision: The senior accountant will collaborate with and supervise the functions of student accounts, accounts payable, payroll and some human resource activities. There will be direct supervision of the student accounts, accounts payable, payroll and human resources.
- Other: May need to work early morning or late evenings with some weekend duties being required. This position will also assist the vice president of fiscal affairs in all matters necessary as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to satisfactorily perform the essential responsibilities of this job.
- Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and working in a team environment.
- Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of accounting experience and/or training in a related field with management experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of non-profit accounting and/or higher education experience in related positions.
- Has shown effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and supervise a team of individuals.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel is desired.
- A commitment to leading a team and providing service is expected.
DIVERSITY AND FAITH COMMITMENT:
Bluffton University expects all employees to show respect in the workplace and not
to base business decisions on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected
by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University welcomes its faculty and staff
and encourages respectful consideration of the Christian faith.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and/or work environment encountered by the employee while performing
the essential responsibilities of this job must be met with or without reasonable
accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and implemented when
possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities
of this position. Typical office conditions. Frequent use of computer. Mobility required
within the office complex and trips to outside offices and off campus for information
gathering and delivery.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.
DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at
the office indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104