Accountant

· Respond to inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and vendors regarding financial transactions.

· Work collaboratively with departments across campus to resolve accounting issues.

· Provide guidance on financial procedures and documentation requirements.

· Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

· Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position.

Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.

As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

· Bachelor's degree in accounting

· 2 years of accounting experience.

· Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

· Experience working in a higher education environment.

· Familiarity with fund accounting and grant accounting.

· Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) Colleague system used in higher education.

· Understanding of GAAP and basic accounting practices.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.