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Purdue University

Accountant

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ April 30th, 2025

GAAP

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring an Accountant. This role involves preparing and reviewing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and providing specialized financial reporting. The Accountant will manage accounts according to GAAP and GASB guidelines, assist in preparing financial reports, and act as a liaison within the University for complex accounting issues.

Highlights
  • Manage and reconcile financial accounts.
  • Prepare and review financial transactions and reports.
  • BA/BS in Accounting or related field required.
  • 2+ years of professional accounting or related experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially spreadsheets.
  • Certified Public Accountant certification beneficial.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • FLSA status: Exempt.

Accountant Full Description

The Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial transactions while maintaining accurate and timely accounting records. This position applies accounting principles and procedures to specialized processes, transactions, and financial reporting. The Accountant will manage and reconcile accounts in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and assist in the preparation of various financial reports. Additionally, the Accountant will serve as a liaison to the University community, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and the use of financial systems.
 
This position is fully remote.
 
At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth. 
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:
  • BA/BS in Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years professional accounting experience or experience in a related field
 
Skills needed:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially spreadsheets
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 
  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Provide a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, working independently, and contributing to a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare data analysis and present data according to requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement new accounting standards, University policies and procedures
 
What is helpful:
  • Certified Public Accountant 
  • Experience working with non-profit or higher education 
  • Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Additional Information:
  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
  • Purdue University is an EOE employer

Career Stream
  • Professional 2
  • Pay Band: S065
  • Job Code: 20002002