Position Title:

Staff Accountant

Department/School:

Business Office

Salary/Pay Rate:

$60,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

Marist College invites applications for the position of Staff Accountant in the Department of the Business Office. The Staff Accountant supports the financial compliance of all grant awards and sponsored projects. The selected candidate will be integral to establishing, monitoring and communicating the policies and procedures in order to ensure efficient operations and proper controls over grant transactions. Accounting services provided by the Staff Accountant includes grant budget development, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, budget to actual expense analysis and forecasting, invoicing and electronic cash requests. This position also supports other accounting staff and office needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field.
• Proficient in the use of automated general ledger systems, data report writing and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and to accuracy, while demonstrating the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and willingness to research to offer guidance on regulations and compliance issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to handle situations with tact, persuasiveness and diplomacy. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, faculty principal investigators and sponsoring agency representatives is required

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with the Academic Grants Office and other administrative grant writers in the budget development process to maximize sponsored project funding while verifying for accurateness and compliance
• Conduct final review of proposal budgets prior to approval and submission
• Follow through with key constituents on awarded projects throughout the life of the grant, including but not limited to; creation within the chart of accounts, recording and approval of grant transactions, effort certification, invoicing and electronic cash requests, ongoing communication and meeting with others to monitor and forecast financial activity, and close out of grants
• Support compliance with all federal, state and other agency regulations in the financial accounting of grants
• Interpret, implement and monitor all grant awards and subcontract instruments
• Maintain the financial records for examination by auditors, sponsors and management
• Analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and timely reconciliation, including the investigation of variances, communication of findings and development of effective monitoring guidelines and assistance to internal departments to ensure proper accounting
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and year-end audit and tax return requirements. Prepare and substantiate schedules supplied to audit team, and communicate with audit team, including provision of samples and answering inquiries
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, ensure a high level of data and system integrity, and deliver top quality customer service to the college and extended community

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in an Accounting position, Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Experience working in higher education or not-for-profit with experience in grant accounting
• Familiarity and understanding of Uniform Guidance and other regulations and guidelines within the notice of grant awards
• Banner Finance experience

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. 
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

Business Affairs is a dynamic team of collaborative business professionals. The department oversees functions including Accounts Payable, Cashiering, Payroll, Purchasing, Budgeting, Forecasting and Accounting Support, all reporting to the CFO/Vice President of Business Affairs. This position reports to the Assistant Controller, and interacts closely with members of the team and professionals from across the Marist College community.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-Time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.