Staff Accountant

Founded in 1819 Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically socially and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities the nation and the world.

Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont only 20 minutes from the state capital Montpelier and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1200 acres.

Our excellent benefit package includes medical dental vision group life and disability insurances flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match an employee assistance program paid time off use of the University pool and fitness center and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan more information about our benefits visit .

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by being responsible for maintaining timely and accurate balance sheet and general ledger accounts.

Hybrid work schedule may be authorized for this position.

Essential Functions

1. Verifies records and posts a variety of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and University policy.
2. Compiles interprets and analyzes financial data often complex in structure and generates related schedules and reports.
3. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying allocating posting and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
4. Reviews all credit card transactions for accuracy and is final approval
5. Maintains all electronic uploads into the general ledger that is received from throughout campus.
6. Collects W-9 or W-8 for new vendors verifying & managing set up. Including SSN or TIN with the IRS verification.
7. Receives verifies & processes ACH information for vendors.
8. Updates accounting related systems to improve operating efficiency and timeliness
9. Assists in audits and prepare supporting work papers
10. Maintains and updates fixed asset records
11. Allocates prepaid expenses.
12. Provides assistance and support to Controller Assistant Controller and other Finance team members on special projects as needed.
13. Responsible for a number of bank reconciliations.

Other Functions

1. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
2. Communicates with employees students and others in a respectful and clear manner.
3. Serves on University committees councils workgroups or other designated bodies as assigned.
4. Achieves maintains proficiency in and utilizes computers telephones and other job-related equipment including related systems and software.
5. Speaks reads and writes in English.
6. Communicates by telephone email letter in person or other means or device.
7. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelors degree in accounting business finance or related field
• CPA or CMA track Preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel SharePoint Teams and Outlook). Experience with Banner or similar integrated software experience desired.
• Able to sit squat reach push pull and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
• Work some evening or weekend hours

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor work at a computer workstation
• Low level of exposure to noise dust fumes vibrations and temperature changes.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B STEM or F1 now or in the future. A post offer pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Please provide a cover letter resume 3 references and Norwich application.

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