Graduate Assistant Finance Accounting

Graduate Assistant

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant will assist the Finance Office with various aspects of professional accounting and administrative work necessary to maintain the University's assets and endowments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reviewing and recording financial transactions (journal entries; uploaded document files)
2. Assisting with preparing account reconciliations, including monthly or quarterly bank reconciliations.
3. Running reports at the end of the workday to post transactions in general ledger system.
4. Reviewing corporate card statements for appropriate receipt documentation.
5. General filing in accordance with University protocols.
6. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or related field) and acceptance into a master's program at McKendree University is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of general accounting principles

Professional oral and written communication skills; the position will be communicating with staff from other departments on campus.

Computer skills: Knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel; and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with Ellucian Colleague is beneficial

Work Conditions

Office environment with routine walking to other campus buildings and offices; normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Part-time position with max of 29 hours per week. In-office schedule to be agreed upon with supervisor.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Employee Acknowledgement

I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.

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Required Application Materials

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Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.