Accountant

Benedictine College • Atchison, KS

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About The Position

The Accountant maintains the College’s financial records, analyzes account balances and financial activity, and supports treasury and investment operations. The role performs complex account reconciliations, investigates and resolves financial discrepancies, analyzes cash positions and liquidity needs, and evaluates financial information to support sound financial management. It also manages accounting records for College investments and assists in monitoring operating and investment cash reserves. The position applies accounting principles, analytical judgment, and independent problem-solving in support of the College’s financial operations.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no travel required. The position supervises no employees and reports to the Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional, full-time work experience in a similar accounting role.
• High accuracy, analytical ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Ability to draft professional, polished email communications.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work with faculty, administration, and occasionally students.
• Diligence and punctuality in meeting deadlines and responding to requests.

Nice To Haves

• CPA (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Post financial transactions; ensure campus cash activity is posted and reconciled daily; record retail revenue and cost of goods sold accurately and on time; post monthly internal expense allocations and debt service activity; complete monthly cash analysis and weekly cash projections.
• Reconcile cash, cash clearing, receivable, debt service, Raven Store, and investment accounts; reconcile selected liability accounts, including bed tax, liquor tax, and sales tax, monthly; assist with annual unclaimed property account reconciliations.
• Audit all petty cash accounts and the liquor inventory account.
• Reconcile daily cash activity and research discrepancies; post Perkins-related journal entries and reconcile them monthly; assist the Financial Aid Office with annual FISAP filings; manage positive pay file uploads for each check run; assist with investing decisions affecting operating and advancement cash reserves; monitor cash balances to support liquidity for the College’s operations and those of the Benedictine College School of Medicine.
• Manage alternative investments and investments for Benedictine College and the Benedictine College School of Osteopathic Medicine by downloading statements, recording investment activity, and reconciling investment activity monthly.
• Set up new accounts payable vendors, including vendors for student refunds; obtain and retain completed W-9s; manage vendor ACH setup; work with bank contacts to research and resolve positive pay and outgoing payment issues; monitor vendor inbox activity and respond professionally and promptly to inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level