The Accountant will provide the Controller assistance on all financial-related tasks. The Accountant assists in ensuring the accounting and financial processes of the College are up to standard and ensures accurate financial reporting and control.
Essential Functions:
The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.
- Work collaboratively with budget officers to answer questions and research trends
- Develop and maintain control systems to identify and prevent discrepancies in budgets and financial statements
- Support all aspects of accounting management, including billing, vendor payments, tax forms, reporting, etc.
- Assist in the preparation of reports for management or regulatory bodies, including external auditors
- Prepare journal entries
- Assist with fixed asset management and evaluation
- Supervise all student workers in the Accounting Services Department
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investment reconciliations
- Maintain and enforce the Purchasing and Travel polices of the College
- Prepare and analyze account reconciliations
- Assist with the Purchasing Card system
- Prepare daily Bookstore transactions and deposits.
- Prepare monthly Sales Tax returns
- Prepare and review monthly capital budget and project reports
- Assist with vendor management and tax reporting of 1099 forms.
- Prepare accounts receivable aging reports monthly and review collectability.
- Serve as backup for the Accounts Payable Coordinator, and Accounting Associate
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelors degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is required
- At least 3 years progressively responsible experience in accounting, required
- Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Professional certification, desired
- Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
- Understanding and ability to analyze data
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated experience in working with financial and numeric data
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work some extended hours, as needed during peak times and audits
Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Accountant
Department: Accounting Services
Reports to: Controller
Status: Full Time, Salaried $45,000-$60,000 Annually
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a bachelor’s degree in business with an accounting emphasis
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Intercultural competency and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Professional certification
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and applicable regulations
- Ability to analyze data
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Experience working with financial and numeric data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work extended hours during peak times and audits as needed
What We Do
Illinois College is a top-ranked liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Illinois, known for its Graduate Ready commitment to students. It aims to build an international reputation for inspiring achievement and empowering students to make a difference in the world.
