Senior Accountant

Department: Business Office

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Controller

Amount of Travel Required: Typically none; occasional travel may be required.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm CST

Positions Supervised: May supervise student workers or accounting assistants as assigned

Position Summary:

The Business Office of Benedictine College seeks a detail-oriented and highly skilled Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of the College. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and applicable regulations, and assisting with audit preparation and reporting requirements.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in establishing financial processes and internal controls for Benedictine College, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency in a growing academic environment. The ideal candidate has strong accounting experience, excellent analytical & communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and developing organizational structure.