Staff Accountant

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission

Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision

An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Our IMPACT Values

- Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
- Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
- Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
- Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
- Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
- Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

The Staff Accountant, under the general direction of the Controller, will be expected to work on numerous routine and ad hoc accounting support functions. The Staff Accountant must have knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and generally accepted auditing standards. The successful candidate will be able to comprehend and apply federal, state, and higher education regulations.

The Staff Accountant will exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical principles and will be committed to the tenets of Alliant University’s Mission and Vision.

Salary Range: $72,384 - 75,000 annualized exempt position.

Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.; Experience: Two (2) years relevant accounting experience. Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).; Certifications, Licenses, etc.: None.