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Staff Accountant

Employer
St. Olaf College
Location
Minnesota, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Dec 27, 2024
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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance
Employment Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details



Staff Accountant

Description


St. Olaf College Job Description

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Business Office

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Starting Salary: $52,000

Essential Job Duties:

  1. Payroll and Benefits Responsibilities
  • Reconcile payroll bank account
  • Prepare journal entries for payroll and benefit invoices submitted electronically
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations related to payroll tax withholdings and benefits
  • Address variances with appropriate parties in Human Resources and Payroll departments promptly
  • Prepare reconciliations related to the 403(b) retirement plan and VEBA
  • Assist with the preparation of audit work papers

2. Accounts Receivable Responsibilities
  • Prepare agency organization monthly billings
  • Prepare auxiliary operations monthly billings
  • Work with Grant Accountant to record grant revenue and bill grant organizations as necessary

3. Accounting for Payments Received Electronically and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance
  • Record credit card revenue and fees
  • Reconcile credit card bank account in Oracle
  • Reconcile CS Gold activity
  • Work with departments to implement electronic payment gateways as necessary
  • Work with IT to maintain PCI compliance certifications

4. Other Duties
  • Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community
  • Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Work Schedule:

Term: Year-round

Shift: The standard 40-hour work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; flexible work arrangements can be proposed and are subject to approval by HR and relevant supervisors.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Experience: 1+ years of related accounting/business experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Experience: 1+ years of accounting/business experience in a non-profit or higher education environment

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.









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Company

St. Olaf College

One of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power.  Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.  The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.

A St. Olaf education embraces the entire undergraduate experience. Students learn not only in the classroom, but also in residence halls, rehearsal rooms, practice fields, worship services, student employment, and community organizations. These diverse learning opportunities work together to help students achieve a comprehensive set of college-wide learning goals.

At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community.

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