Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and build queries, reports and dashboards to support financial services for the Marion campus
• Identify inefficiencies in workflows and systems and develop solutions
• Perform financial processing tasks including student accounts activities, reporting, reconciliations and transaction management
• Provide backup support for Student Account Services functions (ex. loan processing, cash receipting, financial holds, billing, etc.)
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial transactions

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’s degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, information systems or related field preferred

Experience

• Demonstrated systems development or process improvement work
• Higher education experience is a plus
• Student financial services experience a plus

Required Skills

• Systems thinking and analytical problem-solving
  • Ability to see beyond transactions to build solutions
• Self-directed and proactive
• Technical proficiency
  • Exposure to Excel (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query) and/or data reporting (PowerBi)
• Process improvement mindset
  • Naturally identifies inefficiencies and develops solutions
• Financial operations expertise
  • Understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial processing
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

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.