Staff Accountant at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio

Job Description:

Job no: 493196

Work type: Exempt Staff

Location: Gambier, OH

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Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Staff Accountant. The staff accountant position is involved in a wide variety of accounting office processes, college operations, and subsidiary activities. This position may be eligible for some remote work opportunities once a sufficient level of experience and knowledge of the position has been obtained and demonstrated by the individual.



Essential Functions

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, and other reconciliations as assigned.


• Assist in the preparation, update, and maintenance of the College's budget.


• Assist in the maintenance of fixed asset listings and annual reporting.


• Assist with Student Receivables, including entering payments and monthly reconciliations.


• Prepare and enter monthly and ad-hoc adjusting journal and budgetary entries.


• Assist with the annual financial reporting cycle, including financial statement preparation and audit support.


• Support subsidiary activities.
  
  

Nonessential Functions

• Serve as back-up to various positions within the Finance and Accounting Office.


• Other duties as may be assigned.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Success Factors

• Effective interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to represent the college in a professional and informed manner.


• Knowledge and experience with higher education or non-profit accounting preferred, but not required.


• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree is required, with a major in accounting preferred, but other business related majors will be considered.


• One to three years of accounting or other relevant experience is preferred, but recent graduates will be considered.


• Strong skills in oral and written communication.
  
  
  
  

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.

Advertised: 07 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled

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