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Job Description
Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to contribute to a dynamic and missiondriven environment Augustana University invites applications for a fulltime Accountant to join our Business Office.
This position plays an important role in supporting the universitys financial operations and compliance processes. The accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records preparing reports assisting with audits and managing specific areas such as grants endowments scholarships and taxrelated documentation. This role collaborates with departments across campus to ensure the integrity of financial data in support of the universitys strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain audit workpapers and schedules related to endowments restricted/unrestricted funds fixed assets and financial statements.
- Track and report activity for Department of Education and NCAA equity reporting.
- Reconcile general ledger activity for monthly quarterly and yearend close processes.
- Assist in the maintenance of the universitys accounting system (Jenzabar ERP) including account setup and reactivation.
- Track investments for endowments trusts and gift annuities; assist with external tax filings.
- Maintain gift and scholarship records; support donor and reporting needs.
- Prepare schedules for tax returns (990 990T) and other compliance reports.
- Respond to institutional data requests.
- Coordinate with budget planning teams and support financial forecasting initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required.
- 3 years of accounting experience preferably in nonprofit higher education or public accounting settings.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general ledger systems; Jenzabar experience a plus.
Preferred Attributes:
- Selfstarter with problemsolving skills and the ability to work in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with internal teams and external auditors.
- Attention to detail and a high level of organizational ability.
Interacting with students faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials should be submitted in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process please contact
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a preemployment background check.
Employment Type
Full-Time
