Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable

The Business Office at St. Catherine University invites applications for a Senior Accountant-Accounts Payable position. This is a regular, full-time position.

Our Business Office is an agile and diverse environment and provides all administrative support for financial matters for the university, including budgeting, financial analysis, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax reporting and grant monitoring. This position oversees all aspects of the Accounts Payable process.

Responsibilities:

• Process over 10,000 requests for payment annually with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Management of weekly check runs including check register reconciliations and positive pay communication processes
• Assist internal and external parties with questions related to vendor payment.
• Maintain vendor database, including address, contact and banking information and tax status
• Processing of IRS Form 1099
• Administer the University credit card program (referred to as P card), including managing existing cards; training and supporting all new cardholders; processing requests for credit limit adjustments, reviewing/auditing monthly transactions and creating reports to gather data and show metrics
• Import P card activity monthly
• Supervise other accounts payable staff, including 2-3 student workers
• Perform the necessary accounting for travel advances, prepaid expenses, unclaimed property and analysis of AP data.
• Collaborate with team members on process and procedure development, implementation and improvements
• Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with people of all cultures and abilities, affirming the worth and preserving the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field
• Two years of accounting experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Experience in developing and automating processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Banner Finance
• Experience using ERP software

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at or .

Application instructions for STAFF

Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Suzanne Johnson at . Application deadline is July 19, 2021.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: .