Accountant/Financial Analyst
Accountant/Financial Analyst
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Job Description
Widener University is currently seeking an Accountant/Financial Analyst in the Administration & Finance department. Reporting to the Accounting Manager the Accountant/Financial Analyst will support the Administration and Finance division by performing the reconciliation of the Universitys treasury activities recording monthly quarterly and annual journal entries and collaborating closely with various departments across campus to complete financial reporting functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
Essential duties:
- Responsible for oversight management and reconciliation of the Universitys treasury activity. Communicates information to appropriate departments researches transactions and variances and records journal entries
- Assist in preparing entries reconciliations and analysis for monthly and annual close. Acts as subject matter expert for various financial statement line items. Reconciles to subledger and provides explanation for variances
- Preparation of various financial reports and regulatory reporting for the University and its affiliates
- Identify propose and collaborate to implement process improvements with the goal of streamlining routine activities
- Assist with employer related tax reporting and compliance
- Analyze employer and employee withholding tax liability accounts
- Assist in generating printing and mailing annual 1098Ts
- Problem solving data query data extraction
- Other job-related duties as assigned or directed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
- Strong interpersonal skills and be adept at multi-tasking
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint). Proficient with Microsoft Excel including advanced functions
- Must possess excellent organization skills and the ability to work independently and within deadlines.
- Must exhibit ability to work in a hybrid work environment
Preferred:
- Experience in higher education and/or non-profit accounting
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- This role may require periodic overtime as needed (quarterly and year-end closings etc.)
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location consistent with Wideners Flexible Work policy.U.S. work authorization is required.
Widener University an independent metropolitan doctoral-intensive university connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching active scholarship personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester PA Wideners main campus is nestled between Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university please visit our website at .
EOE M/F/V/D
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
