Staff Accountant

Eureka College; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Job summary

Eureka College is seeking a Staff Accountant in Eureka, IL. The role involves managing accounting functions, assisting with financial reports, and requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in higher education or nonprofit. The target salary range is between $40,000 to $47,500 annually, along with comprehensive benefits like health insurance, disability insurance, and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous experience with daily business office accounting functions.
• Desirable: Higher education or nonprofit experience.
• Desirable: Certified Public Accountant “CPA” or Certified Management Accountant “CMA”.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various financial statements and reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closeout processes.
• Review bi-weekly payrolls prior to processing.

Skills

Effective communication abilities

Proficient in Blackbaud’s Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Master’s in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Paycor

Jenzabar suite (Sonis, Financial Aid)

Job description

Eureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity within its administration, faculty, staff, and students.

All offers of employment are contingent upon authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship and a successful completion, and clearance, of a background screening.

Position

Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Eureka, IL

Job Id: 265

Reports To: Controller

Position Summary

To assist in the management, monitoring and implementation of the overall accounting and administrative functions necessary for college operations. Assist the CFO and Controller in the preparation of the internal financial reports.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Assist in the development of improving existing systems as well as the establishment of new controls.
• Assist with the maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, fixed assets, and operating expense.
• Perform general accounting functions such as researching errors, performing adjustment entries, and monitoring general ledger transactions.
• Perform timely month-end and year-end closeout processes, including bank reconciliations.
• Management of all non-student accounts receivable.
• Review bi-weekly payrolls (exempt & non‑exempt) prior to processing.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly Sales Tax Returns and monthly/quarterly State Unemployment Tax data upload through mytaxillinois.gov.
• Process and/or disseminate calendar year end IRS 1099 Series Forms, Forms W-2 and Forms 1098-T.
• Assist with preparation of annual audit, 990 and 403b audit.
• Assist with external reporting including, but not limited to IPEDS, NCAA, and other grantors.
• Prepare monthly budget to actuals for budget managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Requirements

None required.

Education

Essential: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4‑year college or university in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Desirable: Master’s in business administration from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Experience

Essential: 2 – 3 years previous experience with daily business office accounting functions.

Desirable: Higher education or nonprofit experience.

Licenses/Certifications

Desirable: Certified Public Accountant “CPA” or Certified Management Accountant “CMA”.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective communication abilities including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents as well as the ability to write documents in an articulate style.
• Computer knowledge within the area of assigned responsibility.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• An exemplary character as well as a strong code of ethics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient in Blackbaud’s Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge, Jenzabar suite (Sonis, Financial Aid), Paycor and Microsoft Office Products.

Daily Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Work Schedule

Normal workdays are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, including one hour allocated for lunch.

Compensation and Benefits

Target salary range: $40,000 to $47,500 annually.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. For a complete list of benefits, visit https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources