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Senior Accountant

Eureka College
Accounting & Finance
Eureka, IL, USA
USD 57,500-65,500 / year
Posted on Jun 10, 2025
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  Position: Senior Accountant  
     Location:   Eureka, IL
  
  
  Job Id: 236  
  # of Openings: 0  
    
  POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant
 
 REPORTS TO: Vice President, Facilities & Finance/CFO
 
 POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in the management, monitoring and implementation of the overall accounting and administrative functions necessary for college operations. Assist the CFO in the preparation of the internal financial reports.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Interpret and apply accounting rules, regulations and policies as directed.
Participate in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
Assist in the development of improving existing systems as well as the establishment of new controls.
Assist with the maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, fixed assets, and operating expense.
Performs general accounting functions such as researching errors, performing adjustment entries, and monitoring general ledger transactions.
Perform timely month-end and year-end closeout processes.
Management of all non-student accounts receivable.
Reviews bi-weekly payrolls (exempt & non-exempt) prior to processing.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Assist with preparation of annual audit, 990 and 403b audit.
Other duties as assigned.
 
 
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: 
None required.
 
EDUCATION:
 Essential: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education
 Desirable:  Master’s in business administration from an accredited institution
 
EXPERIENCE:
 Essential: 2 – 3 years previous experience with daily business office accounting functions
 Desirable: Higher education or nonprofit experience.
 
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
 Desirable: Certified Public Accountant “CPA” or Certified Management Accountant “CMA”
 
 
 
 
 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Effective communication abilities including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents as well as the ability to write documents in an articulate style.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, fractions, interest, ratios, and percentages as well as the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, NPV, and statistics.
Computer knowledge within the area of assigned responsibility
Ability to operate standard office equipment
An exemplary character as well as a strong code of ethics.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 
 
WORK SCHEDULE:
Normal workday is Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, including one hour allocated for lunch.
 
TARGET SALARY RANGE: $57,500 to $65,500 annually
 
Benefits:
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits, here https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources
 

 
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