Staff Accountant

The position of Staff Accountant is to provide accounting support for the financial accounting function of the Controller’s Office. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare spreadsheets and reports for financial statements Assist with maintaining the chart of accounts Prepare Journal Entries and GL Import files for Approval and Entry. Enter Journal Entries submitted by other departments Prepare sales tax payment reports Reconcile all subsidiary accounts, investment accounts, bank accounts, and various general ledger accounts and transactions Assist with maintaining GL account access and security access Audit check runs Document imaging of Controller's Office documents Serve as back up for treasury management functions, unclaimed property, endowment accounting, fixed assets, etc. Serve as a backup in other financial offices as needed including Procurement, Controller's Office, Budget, and others as needed Complete the financial posting process Provide accounting support for partner organizations such as RBI, Crossroads League and future ventures Design and maintain online payment pages and links through approved payment vendors including Shopsite, Stripe, Square, Eventbrite, etc. for all departments across the university Other duties as assigned Qualifications According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Education Bachelor Degree in Accounting required Masters preferred Experience Bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred Required Skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong team building and management skills Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Legal Notice As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). #J-18808-Ljbffr