Staff Accountant I/II - Mission-Driven with Benefits

University Of Mary; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Retirement benefits with an 8% match

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Discounted Meal Plan

Discounted Wellness Center membership

Job summary

The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND seeks an Accountant I or II to support the daily operations of the Business Office. The role emphasizes accurate general ledger entries, fixed assets management, vendor oversight, and timely bank reconciliations, with opportunities to assist in audits and tax filings.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with accounting experience.
• Minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience.
• Upholds and supports the university's Catholic Benedictine mission.
• Supports Ex Corde Ecclesiae within campus operations.
• Promotes hospitality in the Office of Financial Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Process General Ledger journal entries.
• Maintain fixed assets database.
• Oversee vendor management.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Oversee insurance and risk management functions.
• Assist with annual audit and 990 tax return.
• Coordinate 1099 process.
• Coordinate Unclaimed Property filings.
• Serve as backup to Accounting Manager.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Jenzabar

CBORD

detail-oriented

timeliness / meeting deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

At least 2 years accounting/finance experience

Tools

Jenzabar

CBORD

Job description

The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND seeks an Accountant I or II to support the daily operations of the Business Office. The role emphasizes accurate general ledger entries, fixed assets management, vendor oversight, and timely bank reconciliations, with opportunities to assist in audits and tax filings.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of accounting experience.