Staff Accountant - Growth, Cross-Training & Benefits

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University seeks a Staff Accountant to provide comprehensive accounting and financial reporting support within the Business Office. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting, cross-train across functions, and adapt to changing priorities to ensure continuity of services.

You will develop proficiency across multiple accounting functions, support payroll and internal controls, and collaborate with colleagues to improve processes and deliver excellent service to students, staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• One to three years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred; experience in higher education or nonprofit accounting is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP; general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Colleague ERP; strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting functions supporting the university's financial operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are recorded and reconciled per policy and GAAP.
• Support multiple accounting workflows across cash management, payroll, accounts payable, student accounts, financial aid, and grants.
• Serve as payroll backup and maintain knowledge of payroll tax reporting and compliance.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, analyses, regulatory filings, and audits.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Independent work

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)

Tools

Colleague ERP

Excel

Word

Job description

Aurora University seeks a Staff Accountant to provide comprehensive accounting and financial reporting support within the Business Office. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting, cross-train across functions, and adapt to changing priorities to ensure continuity of services.

You will develop proficiency across multiple accounting functions, support payroll and internal controls, and collaborate with colleagues to improve processes and deliver excellent service to students, staff,