Staff Accountant

Description Rivier University, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, is an institution dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students in both liberal arts and professional courses of study. Rivier University seeks a Staff Accountant in the Finance department to assist in providing strategic financial oversight of the University in fulfilling its mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties Under supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant will perform a variety of duties and services to support the Finance department including, but not limited to:

• Complete assigned tasks to achieve timely (monthly, quarterly, annual) periodic closings and reconciliations.
• Record required journal entries.
• Assist in the University’s budget process, including acting as a liaison with other university departments in helping manage their budgets and providing periodic projections compared to budget.
• Track and maintain grant records, including the timely recording of grant activity, grant reporting when required, timely grant drawdowns and billings and time and effort oversight.
• Track and maintain project records, including documentation of costs associated with the university’s construction activities.
• Track and maintain fixed asset records, including the recording of additions, disposals and depreciation expense.
• Lead management of the university’s P-card (credit card) monitoring and reconciliations.
• Process the allocation of departmental costs, including telephone, postage and copies.
• Perform reconciliations of the university’s various cash accounts, ensuring that these are maintained timely and kept up-to-date.
• Assist with the university’s annual audit and Form 990 tax return.
• Assist with preparing the various financial reporting needs of the university.
• Coordinate with the Student Accounts Office to ensure that the proper procedures and policies are in place to record cash and receivable transactions accurately and on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• Up to three years of experience in an accounting or finance-related position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting information systems and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Effective group presentation skills and the ability to explain complex financial and business concepts to non-financial individuals.
• Business process engineering mentality and experience implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with staff at all levels throughout the University; create and promote a positive, supportive, and customer centric work environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the University's mission of transformation; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and make strategic recommendations.
• A strong ability to maintain confidential information and use discretion.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation.

Education: A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Supplemental Information

Applicants should apply online and include a cover letter along with resume/CV at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rivieredu/jobs/5109695/staff-accountant

All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above. In addition to a competitive salary, Rivier University offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and disability plans, retirement plan with employer match, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, educational assistance benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and a variety of additional discounts and services.