Job Description
Job Details
Job Location
Forest Grove Campus - Forest Grove, OR
Position Type
Exempt
Description
Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.
At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations inForest Grove,Hillsboro, and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
General duties include analyzing, reconciling and maintaining various financial records, including several complex reports and reconciliations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions and major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Reconciliation of various accounts (monitoring, journalizing, reporting).
Preparation of various month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing entries, various audit schedules, and assisting with financial statement preparation.
Responsible for Pacific University's Current Fund Bank Reconciliation.
Endowment/Trust accounting includes reconciliation of endowments/trust/life incomes and working with the money manager and departments answering questions concerning endowment funds.
Reconciling corporate stocks, life income & trust accounts quarterly.
Importing batches for contributions from Raiser's Edge to the general ledger; reconcile quarterly.
Preparing monthly chargebacks to departments for mailroom/facilities/service center/motor pool.
This position is responsible for reconciling various student accounts.
Entering monthly clinic revenues.
Managing and recording co-faculty billing.
Recording monthly lease straight-line entries and annual reconciliations for audit.
Assist with training department managers on campus to understand budget reports. Including researching issues and sending reports, when needed.
Reconciling bank accounts for specific funds.
Reconciling credit card fees monthly.
Month end pooling and closing process.
Assist in 990T preparation and the AOR and FISAP reporting.
Input budget and other journal entries as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Controller or Assistant Controller.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with specialized training in accounting principles and practices.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS Strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and ability to learn basic database operations and be familiar with database concepts.
Preference giving if experienced using Colleague Financial.
Detail oriented, accurate and thorough in preparation of work.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and arrive at valid conclusions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office conditions. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Crouching
Hearing
Kneeling
Reaching
Repetitive motion
Standing
Stooping
Talking
Walking
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work.
Application Process
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter and three references, along with your Paycom application. Persons who do not follow and complete the application process are not applicants and will not be considered for employment.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process, we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.
Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
At Pacific University, we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity-minded, and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices, we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.
We, who make up Pacific University, aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust, civility, care, openness, and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems, through an asset-based mindset so that every one is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected, their contributions are valued, and they are provided opportunities to succeed.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include: Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays-including winter break-and sick leave)
Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
Comprehensive dental and vision plans
Annual 9% retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
Free mental health appointments
Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy:
Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at provost@pacificu.edu . Pacific University
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