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The Business Account Specialist plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service to these customers by providing quotes, contracts, and open account support—all with the goal of building trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping customers find the right solutions, collaborating with internal teams to ensure a positive customer experience, and seeking opportunities that benefit both the customer and the organization.

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About the Role: Blick proudly supports a diverse community of customers, including government agencies, not for profit organizations, businesses, and professional artists. The Business Account Specialist plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service to these customers by providing quotes, contracts, and open account support—all with the goal of building trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping customers find the right solutions, collaborating with internal teams to ensure a positive customer experience, and seeking opportunities that benefit both the customer and the organization. While much of the work is service-driven and relationship-focused, you will also contribute to thoughtful account growth through customer follow-up, outreach, and participation in trade shows and events. This position is primarily in-office in our Galesburg, IL location, with occasional hybrid days, and light travel. It offers a stable, salaried compensation structure with annual bonus and opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide knowledgeable, responsive pre-order support including quotes, product information, and account setup</li><li>Serve as a reliable point of contact for business account customers, ensuring timely and accurate assistance</li><li>Conduct customer outreach via phone and email to strengthen relationships and support account development</li><li>Review account activity to identify opportunities to better support customer needs</li><li>Represent Blick at trade shows and events (some lifting required, infrequent overnight travel)</li><li>Perform additional related duties as assigned</li><li>Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8a to 4:30p with Overtime as needed</li></ul>Skills & Qualifications:<ul><li>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, marketing, art, or related field), or</li><li>Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience, or</li><li>High school diploma with 5 years of related experience</li></ul></li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a clear customer-service mindset</li><li>Professional, courteous, and approachable demeanor</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through</li><li>Comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Solid typing, 10-key, math, and basic analytical skills</li></ul>Pay Rate: The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.<ul><li>$48,000-$54,000 per year, negotiable based on experience, plus incentives </li></ul>Benefits Include:<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance</li><li>401K & Profit Sharing Plan</li><li>Incentive Bonus Plans</li><li>Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Short-Term/Long-Term Disability</li><li>Training Opportunities</li><li>Basic & Optional Life Insurance</li><li>Employee Discount</li></ul>

Who we are...:
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.

Our Mission...:
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.

Blick Art Materials

Business Account Specialist

10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad

Analysis Skills

Communication Skills

Community Support

Customer Experience

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Dental Insurance

Detail Oriented

Follow Through

Government

High School Diploma

Incentive Programs

Interpersonal Skills

Life Insurance

Loyalty Programs

Marketing

Mathematics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Nonprofit

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Sales Management

Service Delivery

Time Management

Trade Shows

Typing

Vision Plan

Willing to Travel

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To directly manage, monitor, and implement the overall accounting, financial planning, financial management, and administrative functions necessary for College operations. Establish and maintain controls over cash and cash equivalent accounts and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers.

POSITION TITLE ControllerREPORTS TO Vice President of Finance and FacilitiesCFO POSITION SUMMARYTo directly manage, monitor, and implement the overall accounting, financial planning, financial management, and administrative functions necessary for College operations. Prepare all major internal financial reports and assist the CFO in the presentation and interpretation to executive management, the Finance Committee, and the Board.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAdminister and monitor the financial systems to ensure the Colleges finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner. Oversee the accounting and payroll systems to ensure effective processes and compliance, timely reporting, and accuracy of information. Preparation of a complete set of monthly internal financial statements, statement of financial position, statement of activities, and statement of cash flows. Additionally, provide monthly budget control reports. Coordinate annual financial and compliance audit with outside auditors. Preparation of necessary work papers and schedules for the various audits.Financial Compliance<ul><li>403b and Federal Form 990</li><li>Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles</li><li>Maintain proper internal financial controls and segregation of duties</li><li>Prepare and submit all IPEDS NCAA reporting, etc.</li></ul>Provide efficient and effective office management.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish and maintain controls over cash and cash equivalent accounts and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers. Coordinate and assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget process. Monitoring of department and line item budgets and the underlying purchase order process and procedures. Assist student account manager with delinquent and outstanding accounts. Proper accounting for donor restricted funds and College investments.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTSManage and supervise the Student Account Manager, Senior Accountant, Accounting Clerk, and co-manage the student worker. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Interviewing, hiring, and training employees</li><li>Planning, assigning, and directing work</li><li>Appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees</li><li>Addressing complaints and resolving problems</li></ul>EDUCATIONEssential: Masters degree in business administration, accounting, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.EXPERIENCEEssential: 3 - 5 years of experience with daily business office accounting functions and staff supervision. Desirable: Higher education or non-profit industry experience.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSDesirable: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES<ul><li>Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules</li><li>Experience leading institutions federally funded through student financial aid programs</li><li>Proficient knowledge in general ledger accounting software, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic mail</li><li>Supervisory and leadership skills, team building, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and critical thinking and decision-making skills</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Maintain utmost character and ethics</li><li>Self-starter that enjoys assessing and improving efficiencies in accounting processes and procedures.</li></ul>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity and cultural awareness within its administration, faculty, staff, and students. The College is intentional in its inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or ancestry.WORKING CONDITIONSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.WORK SCHEDULENormal workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including one hour allocated for lunch. Some flexibility for evening or weekend hours is required.SALARY RANGE$70,000 - $80,000 annuallyBENEFITSBenefits-eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package, which offers:<ul><li>Health</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>Life</li><li>Disability & AD&D insurance</li><li>403b retirement plan with employer contribution paid</li><li>Leaves such as Vacation, Holiday, and Sick</li><li>Tuition waivers for employees and dependents</li></ul>Click for a complete list of benefits here: <a href="https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty-human-resources" rel="nofollow">https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty-human-resources</a>

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