Accountant

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Accountant
Nature of Work
We are looking for an experienced professional who will partner with our Administration and Finance team, working to ensure the College's financial goals and commitments. We have a long and impressive track record at Peru State College and we succeed only when our students succeed!
The Accountant will perform a variety of duties in support of the Comptroller and Accounting department while applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in all aspects of the position. Duties will include but are not limited to preparing financial statements and reports, creating specialized accounting records and reports, assembling, and analyzing data and transactions, and assisting with the audit review process. Will monitor various aspects of accounting office and journal entries. Will work with accounts payable, reconciliations and oversee inventory and fixed assets. Will be the travel coordinator for the campus. This position is non-exempt with regard to FLSA overtime provisions. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement.
Examples of Work Performed
See Nature of Work.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field; or an Associate's degree in accounting/related field plus three years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
SAP or NIS experience desirable. Must demonstrate attention to detail, ability to be proactive, possess a questioning attitude, approach problems in a logical manner, and have good follow through. Must communicate well, including both verbally and in writing and be able to work effectively with various departments on campus as well as with outside constituencies.
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
Other Requirements
Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.
Salary Information
$42,424 - $53,030
FTE
1
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Status
NSCPA
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1325P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
General Information
PSC's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.