Staff Accountant

Salary : $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location : Lebanon, IL

Job Type : Full-Time Staff

Job Number : 202500072

Department : Administration and Finance

Division : Accounting

Opening Date : 09 / 18 / 2025

FLSA : Exempt

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the University's general ledger for the preparation of financial reports. This position requires the ability to be a collaborative problem-solver and communicate effectively with various stakeholders to include Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Payroll, and other campus partners. The Staff Accountant will apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to record financial information, prepare financial statement reports, and conduct financial analyses and audits. Develop and implement internal accounting processes and controls related to payroll general ledgers. Assist other staff with accounting or special projects.

Key Responsibilities :

General Accounting Activities

• Prepare reconciliations and documentation as needed for internal and external audits such as financial reports, financial notes, transmittal letters, financial statistical letters, and fraud surveys.
• Assist with reviewing reconciliations and documentation as needed for internal and external audits.
• Responsible for daily billing, posting and report processes.

Reconcile non-cash balance sheet items.

Treasury Activities

Payroll Accounting

Student Financial Services Activities

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work Conditions

Office environment; 40 hours per week, normally 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm; some evening and weekend work may be required.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

Resume / CV

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

McKendree offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, 403(b) deferred compensation retirement plans with matching contributions, and flexible spending accounts. life insurance, and 11 paid holidays.

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