Senior Accountant Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/1007/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=494653&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 494653 Work type: Staff Location: Marquette, MI 49855 Categories: Administrative/Professional, Business/Accounting/Finance/Purchasing, Other Position Title:Senior Accountant Department:Controllers Office Term of Assignment:Continuing Term End Date, If Applicable: FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtime Work Schedule:Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required. Salary:Targeted Salary Range: $52,320-$58,800 Travel:Less than 10% Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties:Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting. Monitor, review and document University financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University policies, federal circulars and Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. Prepare and/or assist with preparation of many of the University's financial statements, income tax return, revenue projections of University endowments and expenditure projections for special projects. Minimum Qualifications Required Education:Bachelor's Degree Discipline / Degree Area:Accounting Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Required Minimum Work Experience:Three years' experience in accounting, auditing or other fiscal management. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:Current knowledge of accounting practices and principles. Oral and written communication and comprehension skills. Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work. Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment. Computer and software application skills. Current knowledge of tax laws. Additional Desirable Qualifications Additional Desirable Qualifications:Master's Degree in Business and/or CPA certificate. Higher education fund accounting seminars and workshops. Experience in financial accounting for federal , state, and local grants. Certified Fiscal Research Administrator or comparable certification. Other Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references Contact Information: Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087 Equal Employment Opportunity:NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees. Advertised: Jan 27 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Feb 10 2025 Eastern Standard Time