Staff Accountant
Job Description
Job Title
Staff AccountantJob Description
The University of Notre Dame seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented professional accountant to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial processes, vendor payments, and general ledger accounts, contributing to the University’s financial health and operational excellence.
The Professional Accountant will manage and coordinate various accounting functions, including the complete and accurate processing of vendor payments, ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. This position will oversee daily accounting system feeds, verifying that all financial data is transferred seamlessly and accurately to the general ledger.
Another key responsibility of this role is performing financial reconciliations for a variety of general ledger accounts. These reconciliations are essential to identifying discrepancies, maintaining proper documentation, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this position supports the University’s ND Marketplace, an integral platform for e-commerce. The Professional Accountant will prepare financial and analytical metrics to evaluate the ND Marketplace’s performance and provide actionable insights. Furthermore, the accountant will ensure that all ND Marketplace activities are conducted in compliance with University policies and applicable regulations, maintaining a high level of accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
The successful candidate will be a key partner in identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with evolving financial and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams will be essential for success in this role.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the University of Notre Dame by upholding its commitment to financial excellence and integrity while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and accountability.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Process vendor payments with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Monitor and verify daily accounting system feeds for accurate general ledger entries.
- Reconcile various general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare financial and analytical metrics for the ND Marketplace to evaluate program performance and effectiveness.
- Ensure ND Marketplace operations align with University compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements related to financial systems.
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
Why Join Us?
Working at the University of Notre Dame means being part of a mission-driven organization where your skills and expertise contribute to making a meaningful impact. Our supportive and collaborative environment, along with opportunities for professional growth, make this an excellent career opportunity for those who are passionate about accounting and financial excellence.
We invite you to bring your talents to Notre Dame and be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence in all that we do.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting with a strong background in accounting or finance.
- Must have a comfort level with technology and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- The position requires a strong accounting background and excellent
communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- One to two years experience in relevant industry experience.
- Prior experience with general ledger reconciliations, ERP financial systems such as Banner, Concur expense reporting, and Merchant services.
Department
Accounting Operations (47005)Department Website
https://controller.nd.edu/Family / Sub-Family
Fin Mgmt / Gnrl AccountingCareer Stream/Level
EIC 1 AssociateDepartment Hiring Pay Range
up to 55,000; Commensurate with experiencePay ID
Semi-MonthlyFLSA Status
S1 - FT ExemptJob Category
OtherJob Type
Full-timeSchedule: Days of Week & Hours
M – F, 8:00-5:00
Schedule: Hours/Week
40hrs/52 weeksSchedule: # of months
12Job Posting Date (Campus)
12/17/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
12/17/2024Job Closing Date
01/12/2025Posting Number
S251651Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36629*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademeJobs.*
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