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Purdue University

PARI Financial & Reporting Accountant

Pay: $76,245/yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Location: West Lafayette, IN (Onsite)
Last Updated: 20 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/2/2026

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$73,853 / year median in Indiana

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary At Purdue, your work makes a difference. As a Financial & Reporting Accountant working with the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI), you'll play a critical role in supporting groundbreaking research and innovation that advances national security, technology, and real-world solutions. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across PARI and Purdue Finance while contributing to meaningful work that bridges academic excellence with industry and government needs. This position offers the opportunity to grow your expertise through complex financial reporting, cross-functional partnerships, and process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities Include:
Timely and accurate completion of accounting transactions and financial reports and will coordinate the monthly and year-end processes. Work with PARI and Purdue Finance teams to identify and respond to accounting needs. Participate in accounting projects to develop and implement new reports or processes.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Five years of Accounting or Financial Analyst experience. Experience with SAP, or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Skills Needed:
Must be proficient in Excel, and knowledge of SAP is beneficial. Knowledge of GAAP is critical, and GASB pronouncements is preferred. Ability to identify and determine proper accounting treatment of intercompany transactions. Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, working independently, and contributing to a team environment. Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare complex data analysis and present data according to requirements. Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and implement new accounting standards, university policies, and procedures. What is
Helpful:
Experience in non-profit or higher education administration. CPA.
About Us:
At Purdue, you'll find more than a job. You'll discover a community that values innovation, encourages professional development, and empowers employees to make a lasting impact while building a rewarding career path of their own.
Additional Information:
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Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA:
Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility:
Defined Contribution Waiting Period Career Stream Professional 3 Pay Band S070 Job Code #20002003 The anticipated annual rate for this position is $76,245/year. Purdue is an EOE employer.