Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

This position is a critical foundation for the College's treasury, general accounting and financial reporting function. It requires a strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, treasury and gift functions, financial systems and internal controls, and the ability to prepare financial reconciliations, analysis and journal entries. The position also requires close attention to detail and the ability to work well independently as well as with other Financial Services staff, other departments on campus, and high risk / highly visible external stakeholders such as the College’s independent external auditors, banks, investment managers, investment consultants, and others.

Education and Experience

• 4 year college degree (accounting, finance or related business degree)
• 5 years in accounting or finance role

This Position Requires

• A high degree of integrity and reliability
• Financial accounting skills and knowledge of not-for-profit accounting standards and practices with the ability to research and resolve issues
• Expertise using financial information systems and processes
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both orally and in writing
• Balance multiple priorities
• Judgment is consistently required with the ability to read situations and react appropriately
• High quality work and the finding the right balance between attention to detail and the big picture
• Ability to meet all deadlines and work efficiently - prioritizing important tasks and delegating where appropriate
• Strong working relationships with team, peers, supervisor and other key members of the community across a wide range of departments

Required Documents Needed To Apply

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO Statement

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Key skills/competency

• Accounting Principles
• Treasury Functions
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Systems
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Not-for-profit Accounting
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving