Olivet College is located in south central Michigan in the town of Olivet, MI, which is a close knit, rural community offering quiet streets and natural surroundings, yet is not more than 30 minutes from the larger cities of Lansing and Battle Creek.  Both are small enough to be friendly and large enough to boast many of the big city amenities.

The student body is composed of a strong mixture of first-generation, urban, rural and students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Olivet College faculty and staff are committed to providing personalized, individualized attention for students who seek academic and personal success.

SUMMARY

The college is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Accountant position. Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will provide support in carrying out the responsibilities of the Business Office, including maintaining the college’s accounting system to assist in the preparation of internal financial reports in the presentation and interpretation to executive management, Resources Committee and the Board of Trustees.  Additionally, this position will maintain the general ledger accurately, analyze transactions, reconcile of several bank accounts, communicate budget information to various College departments, and perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned. (position details follow the posting information)

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university

Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required: 3 – 5 years of experience in the performance of accounting and finance related duties and responsibilities

Preferred: Higher education or non-profit industry experience, CPA or CMA designation

COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Compensation package includes comprehensive insurance, retirement and dependent tuition programs.

TO APPLY

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Olivet College is an equal opportunity employer and takes affirmative steps to employ women and minorities.

Senior Accountant (continued)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare standard and miscellaneous journal entries.
• Assist Vice President and CFO with any special projects
• Respond timely to budget questions from within or outside of Business Office.
• Maintain accurate filing system for receipts, payables, journal entries
• Analyze Trial Balance accounts for accuracy and support of balances
• Responsible for timely month end close procedures
• Review and approve all entries to the general ledger for accuracy and appropriate use of general ledger accounts
• Assist with and coordination of annual financial and compliance audit with outside auditors, including the preparation of necessary work papers and schedules.
• Maintain proper internal financial controls and segregation of duties, including review, recommendation and implementation of appropriate internal control measures

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain controls over cash and cash equivalent accounts and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers.
• Monitor department and line item budgets and the underlying purchase order process and procedures.
• Proper accounting for donor restricted funds and College investments
• Prepare and distribute year end tax forms including 1099’s and 1098-T

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles “GAAP”, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules, and the United States Department of Education “The Blue Book” “Accounting, recordkeeping and reporting by postsecondary educational institutions for federally funded student financial aid programs”.
• Proficient knowledge in general ledger accounting software, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic mail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain utmost character and ethics.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals to problem-solve, communicate solutions and apply corrective actions
• Ability and desire to work effectively with diverse individuals in a wide range of positions within the College
• Ability to relate well and work cooperatively with internal and external customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Extended periods of time spent typing on computer and viewing documents on a computer screen. Other conditions are typical of an office environment with no known hazards, some light lifting.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Normal work day is Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, including one hour allocated for lunch.  Flexibility is needed to allow for periodic evening and weekend hours.