Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the Los Angeles Pacific University finance team critically ensuring the timely preparation of monthly financial statements according to GAAP and higher education guidelines in a highvolume setting. Taking ownership of the Jenzabar ERP system as the primary finance lead this position is responsible for troubleshooting indepth analysis and implementing effective solutions. Core responsibilities encompass reviewing and posting transactions proactively identifying and proposing ERP system improvements preparing and reviewing reconciliations posting journal entries contributing to variance analysis and financial closing processes and managing the financial calendar. Furthermore the Senior Accountant supports audit processes overseas student tuition billing and financial aid liaison activities prepares regulatory filings participates in grant management stays abreast of accounting principles and provides crucial backup support to the Accounting Manager.

Application Materials: Please submit a PDF version of your resume/CV and list of your current references. We need at least two professional references that have served in a supervisory role. Cover letter is optional and not required. If you would like to upload additional documents under the Documents Section. This section is located after Links and before Questions in the application. Note to application: The email address you use to apply with will be the username for your account and all email notifications. Questions please email

LAPUs core hours for fulltime employees: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Pacific Time). During these hours we expect all employees to be available for communication meetings and other workrelated activities. Outside of these hours employees may have flexibility in scheduling their work hours with their managers approval.

Hybrid: This position is classified as Hybrid Works regularly from LAPU San Dimas CA office and home office as agreed by manager. The classification of this position is subject to change based on business needs job performance etc. If an employee changes their physical location/residence to another state it could impact future employment.

Remote Expectation: We expect our employees to be able to fulfill their LAPU responsibilities with minimal distractions. While remote work does offer flexibility employees should make arrangements for regular dependent care during work hours.

Compensation: $25.44 $31.79 paygrade 9 (nonexempt/hourly).

Required Experience / Education

• Christian Commitment: Vital Christian faith and lifestyle
• Supportive of the evangelical mission and purpose of LAPU
• Bachelors degree in finance accounting or related area of study AND 35 years of relevant or related accounting experience

Desired Experience / Education

• Masters degree in business administration (MBA) accounting finance or related area of study and/or CPA
• More than 5 years of experience working in an accounting or similar role
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of fund accounting financial audits and internal controls
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems & financial reporting including technical data analysis and business system analysis

Essential Functions

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance to GAAP and higher education reporting guidelines by critical deadlines in a highvolume fastpaced environment.
• Primary finance lead on Jenzabar ERP system including troubleshooting analyzing and implementing solutions for any configuration or transaction with a financial impact
• Monthly review of transactions recorded to the financial statements to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze and propose any required reengineering to ERP system configuration to best align university processes and reporting
• Prepare and/or review all reconciliations as assigned including all university bank accounts receivables and payables record reconciling items and submit reconciliations by assigned deadlines.
• Prepare and post journals which may include consolidations and eliminations.
• Assist in preparing detailed variance analysis with explanations to the Accounting Manager by assigned deadlines.
• Assist in managing monthend and yearend closing.
• Create and maintain a financial calendar to inform parties of necessary deadline adherence for business processes including monthly & annual financial close annual external audit preparations & Uniform Guidance audits and other business office functions.
• Maintain awareness of accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance.
• Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors.
• Manage the setup maintenance and reconciliation of student tuition billing.
• Work with Accounting Manager and Controller to formulate implement document and monitor University policies procedures and internal controls.
• Manage Finance Office functions for Federal State and institutional financial aid programs including recording of funds drawing down of funds reconciliation and audit requirements.
• Prepare international federal state and local regulatory filings as needed including but not limited to Form 1098T Form 1099 IPEDS state annual reports as directed by management.
• Participate in planning for managing and recording activity associated with awarded institutional grants.
• Maintain an understanding of general ledger account numbers independent contractor definitions sales/use tax regulations and W9 requirements.
• Participate in other projects as required by senior management.
• Keep informed of new development areas in regards to nonprofit accounting.
• Provide backup support to the Accounting Manager and perform other duties outside the scope of the job description as directed.
• Provide backup support in completing the Accounts Payable function for staff when out of office.

Missional Expectations

All employees play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of a robust Christian community that seeks to serve with grace the needs of all employees and students. As a LAPU employee you are called to engage with your colleagues and all those that the university serves by modeling Christlike character in all of your interactions. You will celebrate and honor other employees and students as being made in the image of God; be thankful expressing gratitude to God and one another; build others up with your words; and work as an instrument of Gods love seeking to heal a lost and broken world.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills detailoriented with an ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently in a timely manner
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments to troubleshoot analyze and resolve issues relating to technology solutions or organizational processes
• Written and verbal skills to clearly and effectively communicate across departments organizational affiliates as well as higher management
• Ability to formulate interpret adapt and apply policies and regulations in a complex university setting
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures pertaining to financial business functions
• Advanced skills and experience in accounting principles and practices as they relate to recording and reporting financial transactions in a higher educational environment.
• Excellent organizational and group problem solving skills
• Knowledge of US GAAP and higher education rules and regulations is required combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.
• Understanding of higher education accounting processes and issue recognition.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage well through complexities in meeting critical deadlines.
• Complex problemsolving and conflict resolution skills
• Skill in the use of personal computers and appropriate software applications within online education (see below)
• Ability to prioritize and multitask various duties and projects to ensure timely completion.
• A positive cooperative Christlike attitude supportive of the University and its mission

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under pressure and meeting critical financial reporting deadlines
• High degree of confidence and integrity in the monitoring and completing of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting deadlines.
• Ability to research gather data compile information and prepare reports
• Ability to investigate analyze information and draw conclusions
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information

Physical Demands

This position includes the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers

Technologies

• Google Suite: Gmail Google Docs Google Sheets Google Slides Google Meets
• Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel with knowledge of basic and intermediate formulas (required)
• Communication and collaboration: Slack Zoom (or similar virtual meeting platform)
• Jenzabar: General Ledger Student Records Financials Student Accounts Chart of Accounts
• Various online resources & technologies including use of common Ai tools
• UKG: payroll system

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University seeks to provide equal employment opportunities and is dedicated to the principle that access to employment opportunities be accorded to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualification and without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles including braids locks and twists) color sex (including childbirth breast feeding and related medical conditions) national origin ancestry citizenship status uniform service member status and veteran status marital status pregnancy age 40 and over) protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions) genetic information disability (mental and physical)medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act) domestic violence victim status political affiliation or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.

The University is a Christian University of higher education. It is governed by a selfperpetuating Board of Trustees. The University reserves the right to maintain its heritage and destiny as a Christian witness in higher education and asserts its right to employ and retain only those persons who subscribe to and support Our Identity and Statement of Faith.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and Los Angeles Pacific University reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the University may deem appropriate.

We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including: 30 days PTO or unlimited PTO for directors and above med/dental/vision plans life/LTD/ADD insurance retirement and tuition assistance.

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This is the most exciting time to be working at Los Angeles Pacific University! With our team of dedicated professionals and faculty we are creating a new hope for the future by investing in lives through learning pathways that are Christcentered flexible and accessible.

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