University of Notre Dame Looking for Staff Accountant at Notre Dame, IN  Full Time

The University of Notre Dame () is accepting applications for a Staff Accountant.

Applications will be accepted until 11/13/2023.

Our team in Finance directly impacts Notre Dame’s mission to change the world by supporting our campus partners in achieving their goals and being stewards of their resources. As with all things at the University of Notre Dame, we are looking for the exceptional. Here, exceptional is seen in our teamwork, accountability, integrity, leadership in excellence, and leadership in mission.

What’s in it for you?

We recognize there are a lot of great organizations in the world where you can share your talents. What makes Notre Dame special? The amazing people who work here often cite the great work culture, our distinctive mission, the opportunity to build a career, and our endless list of best-in-class benefits. You’ll work for a department that encourages independent work, giving you the empowerment to make decisions that are driven by the mission of the University.

Responsibilities include performing a variety of account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, performing transaction analysis for senior management, providing fiscal year-end audit and tax preparation support, assisting with the accounting and reporting for University related-entities and providing oversight and support to campus for the University’s portfolio of non-grant restricted funds. Specific duties include journal entry preparation and review, non-grant restricted and agency fund set-up and maintenance, deficit monitoring and follow-up, compilation of financial statements and other reports, maintenance of orderly files and workpapers which provide an audit trail, and assisting departments in understanding accounting procedures and the Banner financial system.

After an initial 3-6 month training period, this position would be eligible to participate in the University’s remote work program, which provides for up to 2 days of remote work per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting with a strong background in auditing coursework.
• Must have a high comfort level with technology and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• The position requires a strong accounting background and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant with one to three years experience in public accounting or two to four years relevant industry experience. Prior experience with bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation and ERP financial systems. Working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS applicable to higher education.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey…and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at to Job # . For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

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