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Fixed Asset/Foundation Accountant

Northern Kentucky University
20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
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Working Title Fixed Asset/Foundation Accountant
Department Comptroller - General Accounting
Compensation Title Accountant, Fixed Asset/Foundation
Position Number 30027401
Position Status Regular
Work Schedule
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon - Fri
Hours per Week 37.5
Months per Year 12
Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to deliver a diverse range of professional accounting services to both NKU and the NKU Foundation. These services encompass transaction processing, meticulous financial account reconciliation, in-depth account analysis and reporting and fixed asset accounting.

These critical functions cater to the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, this position assumes backup responsibilities for specific duties within the University and Foundation during absences, ensuring seamless operational continuity.

What You'll Gain in This Role

  • Practical experience with higher education and nonprofit accounting
  • Handson exposure to enterprise financial systems (SAP or similar)
  • Experience supporting audits and financial reporting
  • Strong foundation in reconciliation, internal controls, and compliance
  • Opportunities to work closely with experienced accounting professionals

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare and record journal entries and assist with monthly account reconciliations
  • Support tracking and recording of University equipment and capital assets, including coordinating inventory and tagging
  • Help review purchasing and financial activity to ensure accurate accounting and policy compliance
  • Assist with monthly reconciliations between financial systems and related databases, researching and resolving differences
  • Respond to routine accounting questions from campus departments and help prepare standard reports
  • Support annual inventory verification and maintain required records
  • Review and analyze purchasing card transactions for proper coding and compliance, following up as needed
  • Assist with monthend and yearend close activities, including audit preparation
  • Work collaboratively with senior accountants to extract data and support internal and external reporting
  • Provide general support to campus users in resolving basic account and transaction issues
  • Perform other related duties that support the financial operations of the University Foundation

Qualifications
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis functions
  • Ability to learn financial systems and work effectively in a collaborative environment



Preferred (but not required)

  • Internship, parttime, or entrylevel experience in accounting, finance, or auditing
  • Coursework or exposure to accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Workday or similar enterprise systems)

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience 2 years
Salary
Pay Grade S70
Posting Detail Information




Requisition Number 2026S2330
Job Open Date 04/10/2026
Job Close Date
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15492
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