Accountant

Illinois College; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL seeks an Accountant to support the Controller and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role requires GAAP knowledge, a bachelor's in accounting/finance, and at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities include budgeting, journal entries, reconciliations, vendor payments, tax forms, and audits, with opportunities to supervise student workers.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or related business degree with accounting emphasis.
• At least 3 years progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and regulations.
• Intercultural competency and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with budget officers to answer questions and research trends.
• Develop and maintain control systems to identify and prevent budget discrepancies.
• Support all accounting management, including billing, vendor payments, and tax forms.
• Assist in preparing reports for management or regulatory bodies, including auditors.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Assist with fixed asset management and evaluation.
• Supervise student workers in Accounting Services.
• Prepare monthly bank and investment reconciliations.
• Maintain Purchasing and Travel policies.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
• Assist with 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 1099 tax reporting.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and monitor collectability.
• Serve as backup for Accounts Payable Coordinator and Accounting Associate.

Skills

Intercultural competency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Excellent verbal and written沟通 skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelors degree in business with emphasis in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL 62650 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day 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

• 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.