Senior Accountant

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition Exchange

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the Financial Affairs Department. You will prepare and analyze financial data to support regulatory filings and decision-making, coordinating audits and ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role also involves budget development, variance analysis, and providing financial guidance to budget managers across campus. A strong reader of complex documents and an ability to communicate clearly are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Master’s degree and eight years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and related footnotes in GAAP.
• Coordinate audits and respond to inquiries from auditors.
• Develop and administer annual operating and capital budgets.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and post adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and support internal controls.
• Provide financial information and guidance to budget managers across campus.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Senior Accountant

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology seeksa detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to join the FinancialAffairs Department. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering collegesby the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide for the last 27consecutive years.

This position is responsible forpreparing and analyzing financial and operational information to supportregulatory filings, external reporting requirements, and institutionaldecision-making. The Senior Accountant researches applicable accounting andreporting requirements to ensure compliance with federal, state, andinstitutional standards, while monitoring deadlines and reporting obligationsto support timely and accurate submissions.

The Senior Accountant oversees thepreparation of assigned sections of the Institute’s annual financial statementsand related footnotes, ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted AccountingPrinciples (GAAP) and other relevant reporting standards. This role coordinatesaudit-related activities, including the preparation of supporting documentationand responses to inquiries from internal and external auditors. In addition,the position prepares a variety of recurring and ad hoc financial reports andassists with the design, implementation, and execution of internal control andaudit functions to promote the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Working closely with campusstakeholders, the Senior Accountant supports the development and administrationof the Institute’s annual operating and capital budgets. Responsibilitiesinclude maintaining budget records, processing adjustments and updates,configuring and supporting budgeting and financial reporting systems, andproviding financial information and guidance to budget managers across campus.The position serves as a resource for financial reporting and budget-relatedquestions, helping departments effectively manage resources and make informedfinancial decisions.

This position also performs generalaccounting functions, including reconciling assigned general ledger accounts,preparing and posting adjusting journal entries, and analyzing revenue andexpense activity. The Senior Accountant monitors financial transactions foraccuracy and completeness, identifies trends or discrepancies, and recommendscorrective actions when necessary. Successful candidates will demonstratestrong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the abilityto communicate complex financial information clearly to a variety of audienceswhile contributing to the Institute’s mission of excellence in education andstewardship of resources.

Qualified candidates will have abachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, alongwith five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in accountingand financial management. The successful candidate will possess stronganalytical, project management, process improvement, and organizational skills,as well as advanced proficiency with accounting systems, databases, andspreadsheet applications. Demonstrated ability to work independently, managemultiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment is essential. Musthave the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures,governmental regulations, financial statements, and legal documents. Strongwritten and verbal communication skills are necessary, including the ability toprepare and present financial reports, business correspondence, policies,procedures, and other documentation.

Preferred candidates will have amaster’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and eightyears of significant experience in accounting and financial management. Experience working in a privatecollege or university setting is preferred. Knowledge of Ellucian Banner isdesired. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and theability to effectively present information and respond to questions arenecessary; the ability to interact with various levels of personnel isessential.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes arecelebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a numberof benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options;voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical IllnessInsurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in TuitionExchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time forprofessional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy accessto full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts centerfeaturing national touring acts and campus productions; and access tostate-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experienceopportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greaterpurpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a globalimpact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support ofphilanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology isa STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution,whose students' education and success are the nucleus of everything we strivefor. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, andintellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture isstudent-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employeehas a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students withthe world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics educationin an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the WabashRiver and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities,Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks,four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music,and arts scene.

Salary range is $63,000 – $82,000. Salary is competitive.A higher salary may be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Rose-Hulman conducts background checks for all prospectiveemployees, including criminal history, education, social media, employment,driving records, and reference checks, where relevant to job duties. The scopedepends on the role's responsibilities and Institute necessity. Informationfrom background checks will be used solely to assess a candidate's suitabilityfor employment, ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handledin compliance with federal and state laws.

This position is noteligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.