College Finance & Grants Accountant

Thomas College; Benton (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

6% 403(b) matching plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Thirteen paid holidays

On-site gym

Meal discounts

Free tuition for employees, spouse and

dependent children

Job summary

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, seeks a College Accountant to manage daily accounting, GL reconciliations, and reporting. Responsibilities include grant accounting, budgeting, audits, and related financial duties within a shared-services environment.

Requires a bachelor’s in accounting and 3–5 years of GL experience; background check is required. The role supports campus-wide financial operations, ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Three to five years of accounting experience with general ledger responsibility.
• Experience in higher education fund accounting, nonprofit accounting, or public accounting preferred.
• Experience with ERP and GL systems preferred; Colleague is a plus.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries and loan draws.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and monthly/ annual reporting.
• Support grant accounting, budgeting, audits, and special projects.
• Assist in Form 990, IPEDS, FISAP, DOE reporting and payroll reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and collaborate with finance leadership.

Skills

General ledger

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Colleague

Job description

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, seeks a College Accountant to manage daily accounting, GL reconciliations, and reporting. Responsibilities include grant accounting, budgeting, audits, and related financial duties within a shared-services environment.

Requires a bachelor’s in accounting and 3–5 years of GL experience; background check is required. The role supports campus-wide financial operations, ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.