Senior Accounting Coordinator

Bethlehem - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 39080 - 46910

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready to advance your accounting career at one of the nations most prestigious research universities Lehigh University seeks a dedicated Senior Accounting Coordinator to perform essential accounting duties in support of our Controllers Office contributing to the financial foundation that enables world-class education and groundbreaking research.

Position Number: S77810

This position is a Grade: 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $39080 - $46910 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and processaccounts payablepayment requests to ensure accuracy proper documentation and compliance with University policies and tax regulations
Maintain and update vendor records including W-9 and international tax information to support timely and accurate payments
Research and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies in collaboration with campus departments and vendors
Prepare and reconcileaccountspayable transactions including accruals deferrals and journal entries for monthly and year-end reporting
Provide exceptional customer service to vendors and University departments by addressing payment inquiries and guiding users through Accounts Payable procedures
Contribute to continuous process improvements and uphold data security and financial integrity within the Controllers Office
Support Controllers Office operations by assisting with projects and providing coverage for other team members as needed

Qualifications:
High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Associates Degree in Accounting preferred
One to three years of related work experience
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Lehigh University provides a comprehensive benefits package including health dental and retirement plans along with generous paid time off and extensive professional development opportunities. Employees enjoy valuable tuition benefits for themselves and eligible family members while working in a collaborative supportive environment that actively fosters career advancement and personal University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.

At Lehigh University your career growth aligns with our institutional success. Join our legacy of excellence in higher education and make your mark in academic financial with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehighs Accommodations Specialist.
The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Required Experience:

Senior IC