| Location | Marquette, MI |
| Salary | $55,360–$62,280 Per Year |
Senior Accountant
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Position Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Controllers Office
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtime
Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $55,360-$62,280
Travel: Less than 10%
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties: Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting. Monitor, review and document University financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University policies, federal circulars and Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. Prepare and/or assist with preparation of many of the Universitys financial statements, income tax return, revenue projections of University endowments and expenditure projections for special projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelors Degree
Discipline/Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Required Minimum Work Experience: Three years experience in accounting, auditing or other fiscal management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Current knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.
Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment.
Computer and software application skills.
Current knowledge of tax laws.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Masters Degree in Business and/or CPA certificate.
Higher education fund accounting seminars and workshops.
Experience in financial accounting for federal, state, and local grants.
Certified Fiscal Research Administrator or comparable certification.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.
Contact Information: Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.