Temporary Accountant and Financial Analyst
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Job posting number: #7369847 (Ref:R-03059)
Posted: September 2, 2026
Job Description
Position Title:
Temporary Accountant and Financial AnalystCompensation:
$38.25Department:
Office of University Controller - TempStart Date:
09/13/2026About this opportunity:
Work as a temporary part-time senior level accountant in the Controller's OfficeWhat you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Description:
The temporary Accountant and Financial Analyst will complete bank and general reconciliations as well as provide training and assist in developing training materials. Provide support in the preparation of the university's annual finance report. Complete other financial schedules. This position will work 16 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide training and assist in developing training materials
Complete bank and general reconciliations
Provide support in preparing year-end schedules
Assist in gathering information for the audits
Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related financial field from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience:
At least two years of financial accounting, fund accounting, or audit experience.
Minimum Other: Superior proficiency with Excel: excellent problem-solving skills; ability to communicate difficult concepts; ability to work independently as well as contribute as a member of a team; must be analytical, highly organized, and detail oriented; ability to learn new software applications.
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field with an emphasis in accounting; CPA
Preferred Experience: Knowledge of Banner systems with an emphasis on Banner Finance; experience in university or fund accounting.
Position Title(s) Supervised: None
Reports to (Title): Associate Controller
How to apply:
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
