Accounting Specialist I
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Job Location:
McMinnville, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 62500 - 65000
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Accounting Specialist I
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Department: Financial Services
Reports To: Controller
Effective Date: January 2026
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for core accounting operations with an emphasis on the General Ledger financial reporting reconciliations compliance and the integration of Student Accounts and Financial Aid activity into the institutions financial records. This role supports ERP system implementation and optimization as it relates to accounting accuracy internal controls and regulatory compliance. The position serves as a key liaison between Accounting Student Accounts Financial Aid and IT to ensure transactions are properly recorded reconciled and reported in accordance with GAAP FASB and federal regulations.
Core Accounting Responsibilities
General Ledger & Financial Reporting
Maintain and manage the General Ledger including the chart of accounts accounting strings and fund/project structures
Prepare and post monthly quarterly and annual journal entries
Produce monthly trial balances and quarterly/annual financial statements
Perform account reconciliations including cash receivables liabilities net assets and inter-fund balances
Support annual financial statement preparation and external audits including PBC schedules and audit coordination
ERP & Systems Support (Accounting-Focused)
Serve as an accounting functional resource for ERP configuration related to the General Ledger Student Accounts and Financial Aid
Assist with data mapping migration validation and reconciliation during system transitions
Develop and execute accounting-focused testing (journal entries balances reconciliations and reports)
Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within the ERP environment
Maintain accounting policies procedures and documentation related to system workflows
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of GAAP/FASB and fund accounting
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Banner Workday PeopleSoft Colleague Jenzabar or similar)
Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation analysis and reporting
High attention to detail strong internal-control mindset and excellent documentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field
35 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Experience with financial statement preparation reconciliations and audits
Higher education experience preferred
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is performed in an office environment. Constant seeing hearing sitting and talking. Frequent repetitive movement of hands wrists and fingers walking climbing stairs and travel by air or automobile. Occasional standing bending and lifting up to 20 pounds. May be exposed to weather elements when traveling between buildings.
Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.
To apply please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.
Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
