Job Title: Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will complete assignments in all areas of accounting operations in the Finance Division. They will be responsible for all regular accounting, auditing, and internal control functions necessary for the efficient financial operations of the University, including but not limited to cash and debt management, general accounting, and timely, accurate financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will serve as a key liaison with the University’s external auditors and other internal and external constituencies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Three years of professional experience in accounting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education or similar organizations
- Experience in fund accounting
- Proficiency with the Ellucian Colleague system
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact at all levels of the institution and with external stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Ellucian administrative system is strongly desirable
- Ability to understand, communicate, and implement University policies and procedures
Physical Demands
Campus Location: Harrogate
Job Duties
- Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students, and the community at large
- Foster effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
- Participate on university committees
- Provide and assist in appropriate accounting in accordance with standards and policies
- Supervise and collaborate with staff on daily, monthly, and yearly tasks such as cash management, debt management, journal maintenance, and report preparation
- Work closely with external auditors during the annual audit process
- Assist with annual reporting for tax and compliance purposes
- Establish, recommend, and implement accounting processes to enhance internal control
- Oversee and assist with accreditation reports and other operational reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Information
Posting Number: S04531P
Job Open Date: 05/20/2025
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in liberal arts and professional studies. Located in Harrogate, Tennessee, for more information, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity institution. Discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories is prohibited. Background checks will be conducted on all employees, including criminal history, credit, and license verification.
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