Staff Accountant II 998063

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Xavier University’s Office of the Controller is seeking qualified applicants for the Staff Accountant II position to be cross-trained to perform multifunctioning accounting activities as assigned ranging from loan fund accounting, pledge and gift accounting, grant accounting, capital accounting and general fund accounting.  Staff Accountant II helps support the overall monthly close and year-end close as well as prepare workpapers to assist with the annual audits.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General fund accounting including preparing journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, processing interdepartmental transfers, approving expenditures in Xavier’s e-Procurement system and serves as backup to other accounting functions.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop, implement and manage processes for tracking capital and large-scale maintenance expenditures, from project approval through project completion and fixed asset capitalization as well as depreciation.
• Assist the Controller’s Office with cash management functions by processing deposits and recording funds received, verifies payment activity properly interfaces with the general ledger, responsible for tracking and posting ACHs and wire transfers, and downloading bank activity for general ledger posting and informing campus partners.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or related field.
• Fixed Asset accounting or Banner experience preferred.
• At least one to three years in a similar role with comparable goals and responsibilities.

Xavier is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment; we welcome a broad spectrum of candidates, and particularly invite applications from women, ethnic and racial minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the work force.  

Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal art and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.  These values are central to our mission.  We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. 

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website.  Candidates are asked to include with their cover letter a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025.  Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

BENEFITS:
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.