Staff Accountant

Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Full-time

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Position Information

Position Title	Staff Accountant
Department	FINANCE
Position Category	Staff Full Time
Job Description	The Staff Accountant will complete assignments in all areas of accounting operations in the Finance Division. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for all regular accounting/auditing/internal control functions necessary for the efficient financial operations of the University, including but not limited to cash and debt management, all aspects of general accounting, and timely and accurate financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will be a key liaison with the Universitys external auditors, as well as other internal and external constituencies.
Required Qualifications	A bachelors degree in accounting and five years professional experience in accounting.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in a higher education or similar organization, experience in fund accounting, experience 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, ability to interact with individuals on all levels of the institution, as well as a variety of external constituents, strong computer skills, especially using Microsoft Word and Excel (with a background with the Ellucian administrative system strongly desirable), & the ability to understand, communicate and implement University policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
Campus	Harrogate

Job Duty

Job Duty	promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

Job Duty	promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

Job Duty	participate on university committees;

Job Duty	provide for and assist in appropriate accounting in accordance with cognizant standards and University policies;

Job Duty	supervise and cooperate with other staff to complete daily, monthly and yearly tasks in cash management, debt management, journal maintenance and report preparation;

Job Duty	cooperate closely with external auditors in preparation for and completion of required annual audit;

Job Duty	cooperate and assist as needed in completion of annual reporting for tax and other compliance purposes;

Job Duty	establish, recommend, and implement accounting processes to promote and enhance internal control;

Job Duty	oversee and assist with completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University;

Job Duty	perform other duties as assigned

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	S02491P
Job Open Date	01/24/2023
Job Close Date	07/31/2023
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions Summary	#RPM Harrogate, Tennessee #MON Harrogate, Tennessee
About the Institution	Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement	Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement	The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN