WC Ad Senior Accountant

Wilmington College, founded in 1870 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), is an independent,
co-educational, career-oriented, liberal arts college that offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Our
beautiful main campus is located in southwestern Ohio. We encourage you to review our website and
learn about our history, what we are doing today, and how we are preparing for tomorrow. Wilmington
College enrolls about 1,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs throughout the College.

Provide accounting support to the CFO and Director of Financial Operations. Support the day-to-day
accounting operations of the organization while playing a key role in the maintenance and integrity of the
general ledger. This role will include assisting in the month-end close process, banking, variance analyses, complex accounting and financial analyses, audit support and operating budgets.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Initiate and process monthly standard general journal entries. Review journal entries and
transactions for accuracy, validity, and effect to both general ledger and budget.
• Reconcile all investment accounts on a monthly basis and quarterly complete and reconcile the
investment roll forward schedule. Includes unitization schedule.
• Maintains fixed asset report and reconcile to general ledger. Includes annual capital budget
• Works with Director of Financial Operations and advises appropriate staff to resolve issues about
budget problems and budgetary controls. Processes budget revision requests after checking and
verifying the accuracy of request.
• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly.
• Assist in preparation of month end and year end reports.
• Prepare the annual college budget in detail working with the Director of Financial Operations and
members of the President's Council, area coordinators and department managers.
• Assist the Director of Financial Operations with the analysis of budget expenditure estimates and
fund balances continuously. Makes necessary budget adjustments throughout the fiscal year, as
well as checking and verifying the accuracy and thoroughness of budgetary accounting records.
Prepares budget summary and financial schedules, reports, analysis, and interpretation upon
request
• Review and analyze payroll reports to upload to Jenzabar One via journal entry. Enters the
journal entry.
• Communicates and interacts with campus community to ensure correct setup of income
processing (i.e. GiveCampus, Stripe, Transact etc.)
• Maintains Jenzabar One. Includes new general ledger account set up,and coordinating with IT on
new user access and troubleshooting issues.
• Invoice rent and update rent schedules for college properties. Includes conference services.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile various general ledger accounts: g. Federal Work Study payroll to
general ledger and Financial Aid records, Perkins transactions to UAS report, gift holding
account to general ledger.
• Maintains, reviews, reconciles/analyzes federal funds and reporting. Including monitoring
accounts receivable account to determine appropriate drawdown, communicating with One Stop,
completing corresponding journal entries and completing the annual report information on
SEFA.

Performance Standards:
• Performs assigned responsibilities in an accurate, timely and effective manner using judgment and
professional skill and meet established timelines for special assignments.
• Exhibits necessary level of knowledge and expertise with an appreciation for confidentiality.
• Makes positive contributions to effective teamwork within the Business/Finance area and with
other College departments.
• Strives for excellence in performance of responsibilities and in meeting needs of clients/students
served.
• Knows and observes college and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field and minimum of 8 years experience.
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented with ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and
maintain confidentiality.
• CPA preferred - Currently active
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of Jenzabar One highly desirable.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for at least 3 professional references
• Email to humanresources@wilmington.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled. For full
consideration, please submit your application by July 31, 2024.

Wilmington College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate unlawfully in
employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability
or any other category protected by law.

Wilmington College offers a competitive compensation package including group medical, dental, vision,
life and disability, retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick days. We also offer tuition remission
benefits, free admission to athletic and theatrical events, and discounted meals and bookstore items.
Wilmington College conducts background investigations including criminal, work history and credential
confirmation on all employees as a condition of continued employment. Some positions may require
additional motor vehicle record review and drug screening. Must be able to provide documentation for
proof of eligibility to work in the United States.