POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant
REPORTS TO: Vice President Facilities & Finance/CFO
POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in the management monitoring and implementation of the overall accounting and administrative functions necessary for college operations. Assist the CFO in the preparation of the internal financial reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Interpret and apply accounting rules regulations and policies as directed.
- Participate in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
- Assist in the development of improving existing systems as well as the establishment of new controls.
- Assist with the maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers accounts receivable revenue distribution depreciation cost fixed assets and operating expense.
- Performs general accounting functions such as researching errors performing adjustment entries and monitoring general ledger transactions.
- Perform timely month-end and year-end closeout processes.
- Management of all non-student accounts receivable.
- Reviews bi-weekly payrolls (exempt & non-exempt) prior to processing.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assist with preparation of annual audit 990 and 403b audit.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
None required.
EDUCATION:
Essential: Bachelors degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in accounting finance or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
Desirable: Masters in business administration from an accredited institution
EXPERIENCE:
Essential: 2 3 years previous experience with daily business office accounting functions
Desirable: Higher education or nonprofit experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Desirable: Certified Public Accountant CPA or Certified Management Accountant CMA
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Effective communication abilities including the ability to read analyze and interpret complex documents as well as the ability to write documents in an articulate style.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts fractions interest ratios and percentages as well as the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra NPV and statistics.
- Computer knowledge within the area of assigned responsibility
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- An exemplary character as well as a strong code of ethics.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Normal workday is Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM including one hour allocated for lunch.
TARGET SALARY RANGE: $57500 to $65500 annually
Benefits:
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health Dental Vision Life Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits herehttps:// Experience:
Senior IC