Staff Accountant
About The Position
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an opening in the Financial Affairs Department for a Staff Accountant. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide for the last 27 consecutive years. As the Staff Accountant you will prepare a variety of regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and tax filings, draft external financial reports for third-party publications and membership organizations. You will create ad hoc reports upon request and perform routine internal audit functions and edit checks; reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and prepare adjusted journal entries to the general ledger; analyze and monitor revenue and expense allocations for relevance. You will interpret and follow accounting policy and procedures; recommend adjustments and updates to accounting policy and procedure to the Assistant Controller. Additionally, you will ensure Institute policies and procedures are followed and monitor unclaimed property compliance. You will assist with budget preparation, adjustments, and departmental budget queries; and assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance operations.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and analytical ability.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting, database, and data analysis software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Project/process management skills.
- Multi-tasking skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Mathematical skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with various levels of organizational personnel.
- Service-oriented attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance operations.
- Knowledge of Banner Finance.
- Knowledge of SAP Concur.
- Knowledge of Spreadsheet Server.
- CPA or CPA candidate.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and tax filings.
- Draft external financial reports for third-party publications and membership organizations.
- Create ad hoc reports upon request.
- Perform routine internal audit functions and edit checks.
- Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and prepare adjusted journal entries to the general ledger.
- Analyze and monitor revenue and expense allocations for relevance.
- Interpret and follow accounting policy and procedures.
- Recommend adjustments and updates to accounting policy and procedure to the Assistant Controller.
- Ensure Institute policies and procedures are followed.
- Monitor unclaimed property compliance.
- Assist with budget preparation, adjustments, and departmental budget queries.
- Assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Benefits
- Variety of health benefit options
- Voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Caregiver Resources
- Participation in Tuition Exchange
- Generous and flexible paid leave program
- Dedicated time for professional development
- Access to full-service fitness facilities and programming
- Access to a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions
- Access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
