Staff Accountant II

ADP, Inc.; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL, is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide accounting support for private grant-related activities. The role includes accounts payable, GL transactions, reconciliations, and reporting, with grant management assistance as needed.

The position is grant-funded and contingent on renewal, with initial funding for five years. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required and ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review all private grant-related transactions to ensure grantor compliance and budget adherence.
• Assist grant managers and program directors with inquiries and follow-ups on financial matters.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual and other financial reports as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

General Ledger

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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.