Business Office Accountant

Bryant & Stratton College; Wauwatosa (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Tuition assistance for associates and家

Job summary

Bryant & Stratton College is seeking an Accountant/Finance Support specialist to assist with monthly variance research and the Operational Analysis. The role handles PO processing, invoice verification, and cash reconciliations, while supporting month-end closes and the annual budget.

You will work with the MBOD and other departments to manage student payments, create expense trackers, and help implement cost-saving measures. A business-focused degree with accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business with accounting focus; other business majors considered with significant accounting experience.
• Experience with Banner, Oracle, MS Office and pivot tables preferred.
• Technologically savvy; quick learner of new software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching account variances for the monthly Operational Analysis.
• Assist with processing purchase order requisitions to ensure policy compliance.
• Verify invoices as paid in a timely manner.
• Prepare and oversee Student Balance Forgiveness program.
• Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month end close and monthly p-card reconciliations.
• Support yearly budget process as needed.
• Create and maintain Expense and Budget Trackers.
• Collaborate with Athletics and Financial Aid offices to support enrollment goals.
• Ensure timely student payments and services.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Prioritization & organization

Problem solving

Tech savvy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with Accounting major

Tools

Banner

Oracle

MS Office

Pivot tables

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.

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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