Staff Accountant II

Garrett Seminary; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL seeks a Staff Accountant to provide accounting and analytical support for private grant activities. You will handle accounts payable, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and reporting in coordination with grant managers and program directors.

This grant-funded role supports the Business Office and requires adherence to grant guidelines, budget-to-actual reporting, and preparation of financial statements for internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting/general ledger experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in higher education and/or not-for-profit settings.

Responsibilities

• Review private grant-related transactions to ensure grantor compliance and budget alignment.
• Assist grant managers with inquiries on financial matters.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports and other financial reports.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial statements and schedules for internal and external reporting per grantor guidelines.
• Assist with budget proposals and approved budget entries.
• Assist with reconciliations and documentation for annual external audit.
• Conform with regulatory guidance and internal policies.
• Perform other grant-related and non-grant-related duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Grant accounting

Discretion/confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

1-3 years of accounting/general ledger experience

Job description

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Full Time Staff Evanston, IL, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

This is a grant-funded position contingent upon the renewal of the grant. Initial funding is for five years.

The Staff Accountant position provides accounting and analytical support for private grant-related activities supported by the Business Office. The Staff Accountant assists with all business office transactions related to the School’s private and institutional grant activities including but not limited to accounts payable, general ledger transactions, reconciliation, and reporting. Support of other business office activities is also provided by this position, as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Represents GETS in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and GETS.
• Upholds the Mission Statement: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary forms courageous leaders in the way of Jesus to cultivate communities of justice, compassion and hope.
• Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of the School’s business.
• Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review all private grant-related transactions, including accounts payable, credit card payments, and other expenditures, to ensure compliance with grantor requirements and approved budget parameters.
• Assist grant managers and program directors with inquiries, and follow-up requests related to administration and financial matters.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports and other financial reports as assigned by the department and grant managers.
• Preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and schedules for internal and external reporting according to the grantor guidelines.
• Assist with preparation of budget proposals and approved budget entries.
• Assist with preparation of reconciliations and documentation for annual external audit.
• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance, and internal policies and procedures.
• Other duties, both grant-related and non-grant-related, as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting/general ledger experience.

Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience working in higher education and/or other not-for-profit settings.