Accountant – Treasury, Investments & Reconciliations

Benedictine College; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine College seeks an Accountant to maintain the College’s financial records, analyze account balances, and support treasury and investment operations. The role requires applying accounting principles, analytical judgment, and independent problem solving to help manage finances.

The position supports complex reconciliations, monitors cash reserves, and assists in operating and investment activities across the College. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Post and reconcile financial transactions daily.
• Reconcile cash, cash clearing, receivable, debt service, and investment accounts monthly.
• Audit petty cash and liquor inventory accounts.
• Manage daily cash activity, Perkins journal entries, and FISAP filings.
• Oversee investments and monitor cash reserves for operations and the Benedictine College School of Medicine.
• Set up AP vendors, obtain W9s, manage ACHs, and respond to vendor inquiries.

Skills

Very Accurate, Analytical, Detail Orie

Multi-tasking

Professional email communications

Verbal communication

Collaboration with faculty & admin

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Benedictine College seeks an Accountant to maintain the College’s financial records, analyze account balances, and support treasury and investment operations. The role requires applying accounting principles, analytical judgment, and independent problem solving to help manage finances.

The position supports complex reconciliations, monitors cash reserves, and assists in operating and investment activities across the College. Strong attention to detail is essential.