Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant supports the activities of the Business Office with a primary focus on payroll administration and related accounting functions. This position is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, benefit reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role contributes to the monthly and annual accounting cycles, assists with audits and compliance reporting, and supports budget monitoring and grant reporting. The Accountant also serves as a backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, helping to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations across the College.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Payroll & Benefits

• Process biweekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Process payroll corrections and tax adjustments.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports as needed.
• Reconcile benefit invoices with payroll records.
• Maintain and update compensation projections.
• Prepare documentation for the annual worker's compensation audit.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Compliance & Support Functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Education Requirements

Work Environment & Physical Demands

MISSION, VISION, VALUES :

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values : Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of "appreciative inquiry" to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement :

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values : Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.