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Staff Accountant
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Position Number: 1107775
Location: Notre Dame, IN
Position Type: Business - Accounting

University of Notre Dame

Staff Accountant

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Staff Accountant.

Applications will be accepted until 11/5/2017.

Come be part of team currently pushing the technological boundaries in payment services at one of the recognizable institutions in higher education. Join the Notre Dame family and work with a collaborative team of accounting professionals in an exciting environment at one of the nation's most beautiful campuses.

The Staff Accountant is a professional position reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager. This position is primarily involved in various specialized Accounts Payable technologies designed to automate the invoice processing and payment functions; including but not limited to credit card (e-payables) payments, ACH (direct deposit) payments, electronic invoicing utilizing OCR (optical character recognition), electronic payment requests through the Finance Division Toolkit, and uploading data to the finance system utilizing spreadsheet templates. This position will assist in special projects related to the continued conversion of departmental tasks from manual to automation and provide oversight to those automated processes, assuring timely and accurate payment in compliance with University policies and tax regulations. This position is also responsible for a variety of duties designed to ensure the adequacy of internal accounting controls surrounding the Accounts Payable function.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance with 1-2 years of work experience. Masters degree or CPA certificate could serve as an alternative to the 1-2 years work experience. Knowledge of accounting pronouncements, procedures and controls. Strong systems/spreadsheet skills. Ability to think creatively to identify, research and resolve issues. Communication skills necessary to work effectively and professionally with co-workers, campus departments and vendors. Flexibility to adapt to new and evolving processes.

Preferred Qualifications:
2-4 years of experience in a professional office environment preferred.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S17924. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.