Lead Accountant

Job Summary

Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Performs detailed accounting assignments requiring knowledge of accounting theory and principles
• Assists in developing and installing accounting systems, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization's assets
• Performs a variety of accounting assignments such as preparing, maintaining, and reconciling complex ledger accounts and related financial, regulatory, and management reports, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, repayment schedules, and regulatory reports and filings
• Provides specialized analysis for various accounting activities, including gathering, processing, analyzing, and evaluating data for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reconciliations, and balance sheets
• Verifies accuracy and makes recommendations for corrections
• May provide guidance to lower-level accounting employees

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of relevant experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Indiana license or Indiana license eligible

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Analytical ability and a high level of numerical competence
• Proficiency in information technology (IT) and demonstrates skill in using Excel to produce financial reports
• Ability to reconcile financial ledgers and process accounts payable/receivable
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Indiana University

South Bend Campus

South Bend, Indiana

$65,000 - $75,000 per year

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level:

Career

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Function:
Finance

Job Family:
Accounting & Tax

Posting Disclaimer:
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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