About the Department

Reporting to the Associate Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for financial accounting, compliance and operational activities in support of the Controller’s Office. This includes, but is not limited to the relevant financial accounting and business processes and procedures within Grants (Restricted Funds) Accounting Department, the Payroll Department and other areas as needed. Responsibilities include general ledger accounting functions, monthly reconciliations, support of payroll processes, federal and state grant compliance efforts, interactions with external auditors, ad hoc financial reporting, month-end and year-end general ledger closing procedures.

Position Duties

Provide day-to-day support for the functions associated with grants accounting including:
- Create monthly journals for cost share transfers and fringe cost share. Confirm correct departmental accounts with budget administrators;
- Monitor subaward invoices for timeliness and burn rate, update risk assessment twice annually, review Single Audits for findings;
- Reconcile Grants Unapplied Cash, Account 12300 monthly;
- Review new award agreements and FMS set up for accuracy and completeness in preparation for annual SEFA and NSF HERD Survey;
- Monitor and billing for several grants and;
- Reconcile and close grant awards at the direction of Grants Accountants.
Provide day-today support for the functions associated with the university payroll processes, including;
- maintenance of department budget tables (DBTs);
- grant expense reallocations with HCM system;
- calculating and processing retro pays; d) validation and transmission of monthly OPERS contributions file;
- additional payroll related tasks as time permits.

Provide necessary accounting assistance to the general accounting, financial reporting and treasury functions to include account reconciliations, accounting issues resolution, support of treasury transactions, creation of schedules in support of annual audits and quarterly closes as well as accounting projects and new GASB implementations.
Special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's degree is required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.
- Degree in Accounting is preferred.

The following Experience is required:

Six months experience in accounting or budgeting
- One year of student experience equals six months of professional experience

The following Licensure is Preferred:

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Solid working knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and GASB principles as well as fund accounting and the basics of taxation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High level of demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Self-starter and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong financial analysis skills
Ability to analyze and problem solve
Strong computer skills, specifically as it relates to Microsoft Office products
Working knowledge of complex financial ERP systems as well as the various business processes and procedures related to them

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Benefits

: Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Agency Information

Employer: Bowling Green State University
Address: 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403
Phone: (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment
Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html