Accountant
Department: Accounting Services
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 09/27/2022
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS288P
Pay Rate:
About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Associate Controller, the Accountant is responsible for providing the highest level of financial stewardship of the College’s restricted funds. This position will oversee all grant and gift related financial transactions and will ensure that appropriate processes and controls are in place. The Accountant will also partner with other departments, including the Grants Office and Advancement, to ensure clear communication, high quality support of departments, and effective and efficient processes.
The Accountant must have a demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks with a strong use of initiative and precise attention to financial detail. In addition, candidates must have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively with the highest degree of accuracy, while working in an environment of fluctuating priorities and frequent interruptions. This position must be able to communicate complex accounting concepts in ways non-accountants can understand.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check.
Position responsibilities
Qualifications
Education/Certification: A bachelors degree in accounting required. CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
For full consideration applicants should apply by:
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2892.
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