Accountant

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:

• 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

About Illinois College:

Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.