Staff Accountant
About The Position
Our team in Finance directly impacts Notre Dame’s mission to change the world by supporting our campus partners in achieving their goals and being stewards of their resources. As with all things at the University of Notre Dame, we are looking for the exceptional. Here, exceptional is seen in our teamwork, accountability, integrity, leadership in excellence and leadership in mission. What’s in it for you? At Notre Dame, we offer more than just a job – we provide an environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Our unique work culture, coupled with our distinctive mission, offers you the opportunity to build a fulfilling career. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive list of best-in-class benefits. Join a department that values independent work and empowers you to make decisions aligned with the University’s mission. This position is a hybrid role allowing up to 2 days to work from home. What’s it really like to work here? Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, explore creative solutions, ask insightful questions, and learn from both successes and failures. What’s next? If you’re excited about the prospect of making a difference while doing what you love in a supportive and mission-driven environment, we invite you to apply and share more about yourself. Join us in fulfilling Notre Dame’s distinctive mission and make it your professional home.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
- 1 to 2 years of experience
- BBA in Accounting or Finance
- Strong background in auditing coursework
- High comfort level with technology
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong accounting background
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA or a Masters degree
Responsibilities
- Performing a variety of account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Providing fiscal year-end audit and tax preparation support
- Managing daily incoming cash
- Journal entry preparation and review
- Posting daily cash received
- Non-grant restricted fund set-up, oversight and support to campus
- Utilizing Treasury Management software to ensure auto-posting is functioning optimally
- Maintenance of orderly files and workpapers which provide an audit trail
- Assisting departments in understanding accounting procedures and the Banner financial system
Benefits
- Comprehensive list of best-in-class benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
