St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will apply accounting principles to complete daily, monthly, and yearly accounting tasks to support the Business Office in producing accurate and complete financial reports.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, process and analysis of monthly and year-end accounting entries for assigned areas of responsibility such as auxiliary operations, foreign programs, fixed assets.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts (deferred gifts, clearing accounts, inventory, liability, deferred revenues etc.); create and post accounting entries as required.
• Administer non-student accounts receivable or loans receivable including billing and collection functions.
• Provide backup for payroll manager during vacation or other absence periods.
• Review agency account balances. Perform analysis on overspent accounts and communicate with departmental staff to bring the accounts into balance.
• Work collaboratively with other departments across campus to ensure GAAP Compliance.
• Prepare annual IRS tax reporting statements (e.g. 1042s, 1098 mortgage interest statement) and be knowledgeable of reporting rules to ensure compliance.
• Assist in the fiscal year-end close process and related audit workpaper preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is an on-site position in Canton, N.Y. with the potential for hybrid/remote flexibility. The salary range is $62,000 - $65,000 annually.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4054 uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Sintia Marshall, Controller, smarshall@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 2 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.
• Excel proficiency.
• Must be able to maintain discretion when working with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptions to these minimum qualifications may be made for candidates with unique credentials, which may include those listed under the “preferred qualifications”.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in higher education and/or non-profits.
• Knowledge of payroll policies and basic understanding of state and federal employment laws.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making within assigned authority.
• Strong prioritization skills to consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to use financial systems and information.
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft software, particularly Excel.

About St. Lawrence University

Located at 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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