Business Office Accountant

Bryant & Stratton College; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryant & Stratton College seeks a financial operations professional reporting to the Market Business Office Director for a September 2026 start. The role supports monthly analyses, budgeting, and cash reconciliations while assisting with student balance management and procurement processes.

The position requires strong collaboration across departments and adherence to college policies. A Bachelor's degree in business/Accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities to motivate and coordinate with diverse groups.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching account variances for the monthly Operational Analysis.
• Assist with processing purchase order requisitions to ensure policy compliance.
• Verify invoices as being paid in a timely manner.
• Prepare and oversee Student Balance Forgiveness program.
• Reconcile cash and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month end close.
• Assist with monthly p-card reconciliations.
• Assist with yearly budget process, as needed.
• Create and maintain Expense Trackers and Budget Request Trackers.
• Use Price Index file and pivot tables, as needed.
• Work with Athletic Director to ensure needs of athletic teams are met.
• Develop knowledge of all student financial aid programs administered by the Financial Aid Office.
• Coordinate with other departments to achieve enrollment and retention goals.
• Ensure timely delivery of assistance and services to students including payments.
• Prepare yearly RFQ and analyze major spends to reduce costs.
• Perform duties aligned with the College’s vision, standards and ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the MBOD.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization & organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Business Analytics

Tools

Banner

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

REPORTS TO: Market Business Office Director

START DATE: September 2026

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401k, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with researching account variances for the monthly Operational Analysis.
• Assist with processing purchase order requisitions to ensure compliance with BSC policies & procedures.
• Verify invoices as being paid in a timely manner.
• Prepare and oversee Student Balance Forgiveness program.
• Reconcile cash, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month end close.
• Assist with monthly p-card reconciliations.
• Assist with yearly budget process, as needed.
• Create, & maintain Expense Trackers as well as Budget Request Trackers.
• Use of Price Index file and pivot tables, as needed.
• Work with Athletic Director to ensure the needs of the athletic teams are being met.
• Develop a working knowledge of all student financial aid programs administered by the Financial Aid Office.
• Work well with other departments to achieve enrollment and retention goals.
• Ensure timely delivery of assistance and services given to students to include student payments, as needed.
• Prepare yearly RFQ and analyze information for major spends of products and services to reduce costs.
• Perform duties in a manner that is congruent with the College’s vision, standards and ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the MBOD.

COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree with an Accounting major, Finance or Business Analytics major is desired. Will consider other business related majors with significant accounting experience.
• Experience with Banner, Oracle, MS Office and pivot tables is desired.
• Must be technologically savvy and able to learn new software programs quickly.
• Skills in prioritizing, organizing and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and work with diverse groups.
• Must thrive on working in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• Must possess a drive for excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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