Requirements
Grinnell College is a top-ranked private liberal arts institution located in Grinnell, Iowa that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the College across all constituencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, or another business degree;
- Five years or more of relevant work experience in accounting or finance
- Excellent math, verbal, and time-management skills
- Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and work confidentially in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft products (especially Microsoft Excel), accounting software and database activity
- Proven ability to work independently, practice good judgment, being accountable, and independently owning recurring accounting processes is required (such as monthly reconciliations, recurring journal entries, monthly reporting packages, etc.)
- Interpersonal communication skills, work collaboratively with others, deal with conflicting points of view, and the ability to build rapport with internal and external contacts
- Organizational, planning, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and being an active and visible member of the campus community
