Staff Accountant
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Job no: 495071
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance
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Job Title: Staff Accountant
Reporting Relationship: Assistant Controller
Unit: Central Administration
Department: Business Affairs-Central Administration
Campus Location: Elder Hall, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: The position of Staff Accountant is to provide accounting support for the financial accounting function of the Controller’s Office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare spreadsheets and reports for financial statements
Assist with maintaining the chart of accounts
Prepare Journal Entries and GL Import files for Approval and Entry. Enter Journal Entries submitted by other departments
Prepare sales tax payment reports
Reconcile all subsidiary accounts, investment accounts, bank accounts, and various general ledger accounts and transactions
Assist with maintaining GL account access and security access
Audit check runs
Document imaging of Controller's Office documents
Serve as back up for treasury management functions, unclaimed property, endowment accounting, fixed assets, etc.
Serve as a backup in other financial offices as needed including Procurement, Controller's Office, Budget, and others as needed
Complete the financial posting process
Provide accounting support for partner organizations such as RBI, Crossroads League and future ventures
Design and maintain online payment pages and links through approved payment vendors including Shopsite, Stripe, Square, Eventbrite, etc. for all departments across the university
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Accounting required
Masters preferred
Experience
Bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred
Required Skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong team building and management skills
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 26 May 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Jun 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
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