Senior Accountant – Higher Education & Grants

Williams College; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, seeks a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support budgeting and forecasting, ensure GAAP compliance, and assist with audits. You will help establish internal controls and financial processes to support a growing academic organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree and CPA progression are preferred.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day accounting including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Develop and monitor operating and restricted budgets.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Excel

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

CPA (progress towards)

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Paylocity

Job description

Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, seeks a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support budgeting and forecasting, ensure GAAP compliance, and assist with audits. You will help establish internal controls and financial processes to support a growing academic organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.