Senior Accountant

Job description
Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of
learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity
of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty,
and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture
of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place
for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a
diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission
and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a
long history of resilience and of providing access to an education
that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has
a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our
service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over
80% of our students stay to live and work, where +0% of our
students come from, and where we foster strong community
partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing,
education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who
represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a
sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds
present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can
expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused
community that approaches higher education as a matter of social
justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff,
students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of
working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to
feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We
actively support our community by providing all employees with
opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as
well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found
here .

Position Purpose:

The Senior Accountant supports learning by providing accounting and
analytical support for the Business Office. The Senior Accountant
helps with payroll, general ledger transactions, grant accounting
and reporting, as well as financial statement and tax return
preparation.

Core Competencies:
• Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with
prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and
the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group
of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service,
learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora
University.
• Upholds the Mission Statement:Aurora University is an
inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of
learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage
undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to
build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to
achieve lasting personal and professional success.
• Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes
the confidential nature of university business.
• Supports learning through performance of essential job
functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or
as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:
• Preparation of monthly general ledger close in coordination
with other team members.
• Preparation of journal entries and account
reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and schedules
for internal reporting.
• Backup in the preparation of payroll and related payroll tax
filings.
• Assist with preparation of reconciliations and documentation
for annual external audit.
• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance, and internal
policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Experience:
• 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with complex ERP preferred.

Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication
skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Able to maintain strong internal control environment, including
supporting documentation and authorizations.
• Strong analytical skills as required for account analysis and
reconciliation.
• Expertise with using Microsoft Excel for further data
analysis.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet
deadlines as required.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone, and via
various media.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including
health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b)
retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information
for three references including name, telephone, and email
address.

Aurora University

Human Resources

347 South Gladstone Ave

Aurora, IL 60506

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Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.