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Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
ACCOUNTANT
Position Number
8102461
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
CONTROLLER
Location Code
GENERAL ACCOUNTING (04400C)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and prepares various balance sheet account reconciliations and subsidiary ledger reconciliations to the General Ledger and works to resolve differences.
- Prepares and monitors the collection of various miscellaneous billings.
- Assists with month-end close, including the preparation of journal entries as assigned.
- Supports the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to ensure controls over transactional processing.
- Uses various software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
- Works on periodic financial reports, including monthly, annual, and periodic surveys and analysis as necessary.
- Assist Tax Manager in completion of the annual Form 990 & Form 990-T and other tax filings, as well as assisting with the University’s Non-Resident Alien compliance software. Prepare monthly tax returns for the state, county and local authorities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in accounting, business or related field along with zero to three years of experience is required.
Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) a must. Experience with bank reconciliations desirable. Ability to prepare and review financial statements and perform selected analysis on financial statements. Knowledge of established accounting principles and practices is required. Must possess strong analytical, logical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide business solutions to opportunities and challenges as they arise. Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal with various levels of management as the position requires consistent contact and follow up with individuals across the University for various projects. The candidate must be a self-starter for this reason. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with above-average organizational skills.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
CPA license preferred but not required.
Computer Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) Must have high level of aptitude and skill with technology.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/20633
