This position provides support for the College's general accounting and financial reporting function.  It requires a strong working knowledge of general accepted accounting principles, certain treasury and gift functions, financial systems and internal controls, and the ability to prepare financial reconciliations, analysis and journal entries.  The position also requires close attention to detail and the ability to work well independently as well as with other Financial Services staff and other departments on campus.

Education:  2 year college degree (accounting, finance or related business degree)

Experience:  3 years in accounting or finance role

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

This position requires:

• A high degree of integrity and reliability;
• Financial accounting skills and knowledge of not-for-profit accounting standards and practices with the ability to research and resolve issues;
• Expertise using financial information systems and processes;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; 
• The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Balance multiple priorities;
• Judgment is consistently required with the ability to read situations and react appropriately;
• High quality work and the finding the right balance between attention to detail and the big picture;
• Ability meet all deadlines and work efficiently - prioritizing important tasks and delegating where appropriate; and
• Strong working relationships with team, peers, supervisor and other key members of the community across a wide range of departments.

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References