Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant

Full-time

Description

Description of Position

The Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant supports the Controller in managing the University’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to higher education. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting effective decision-making across campus. The role works collaboratively with departments such as Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Payroll, and Human Resources, and provides leadership and support for accounting processes, audits, and reporting. As an integral member of the finance team, the Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant helps strengthen the University’s financial stewardship in alignment with its mission and values.

This is an onsite, full-time (1.0) exempt, 12-month position that reports directly to the Controller.

Essential Functions

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analyses
• Support monthly soft close and annual year-end close processes
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedules for the external audit
• Coordinate the annual IRS Form 990 preparation and filing
• Assist with development and implementation of accounting policies and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance

Accounts Receivable & Tax Compliance

Budgeting & Departmental Support

Operational & Team Support

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, annual leave, sick leave, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).