Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant / AP Supervisor will perform general accounting functions within the department. This position will supervise an accounts payable staff of 3 people. This role will also be responsible for reconciliation of various general ledger accounts as well as maintenance/reconciliation of subsidiary accounting systems. The position will provide support to enhance business processes and will perform analysis and analytical review. This accountant/supervisor will also be responsible for review of entry/import activity into the Ellucian Colleague system and other accounting duties including oversight of the processing of invoices and payments by the accounts payable team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the Accounts Payable team
• Demonstratable interpersonal communication skills,
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, deal with conflicting points of view, and build rapport with internal and external contacts.
• Exhibit good organizational, planning, problem-solving and analytic skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to Grinnell College values of diversity and inclusion.
• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
• Perform and assist with various accounting duties including account reconciliation, financial, tax, and compliance reporting.
• Special project work and assistance on projects with Controller and other staff