Staff Accountant

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Michigan University, located at WMU-Kalamazoo campus, seeks a professional to record, monitor, and reconcile university financial transactions to support accurate financial reporting. The role prepares reports, analyses, and assists with accounting operations, reconciliations, and related duties as assigned.

You will manage monthly and year-end close, provide department-wide financial analysis, oversee fixed assets and capitalization, debt portfolio, and coordinate with auditors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years' relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Record, monitor, and reconcile university financial transactions for accurate reporting.
• Perform monthly and year-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting for university departments campus-wide.
• Manage the university's fixed asset system and capitalization processes.
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit.

Skills

Strong communication

GAAP knowledge

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department Accounting

Posting Number

Posting Number S1750P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade F

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Responsible for recording, monitoring, and reconciling university financial transactions to support accurate financial reporting. Prepares reports and analyses and assists with accounting operations, reconciliations, and other related duties as assigned.

Major Duties

• Executes monthly and year-end general ledger close processes, performs reconciliations, and ensures compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Provides financial analysis and reporting for University departments campus-wide and recommends process improvements to promote efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Manages the University's fixed asset system, including input and output control processes that ensure the accuracy and integrity of asset data, and serves as the functional lead for system upgrades.
• Manages capitalization of major construction projects.
• Oversees review and tagging of fixed assets exceeding capitalization thresholds; and partners with select departments to ensure accurate asset tracking and funding management.
• Manages the University's debt portfolio, including related accounting entries, and oversees internal and external funding for capital projects, including the Bond Savings account.
• Manages and maintains compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board lease and subscription-based information technology arrangement standards.
• Collaborates with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit and prepares year-end workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate audit completion.
• Woks collaboratively to identify and implement new accounting standards and maintain compliance with all accounting and reporting regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years' relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ).
• Experience with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have two years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.