Senior Technical Accountant
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
The Senior Technical Accountant is a high-impact individual contributor with a solid foundation in public accounting or financial reporting and demonstrated technical accounting research capabilities - ideally with exposure to or interest in the nonprofit sector. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting judgment and cross-functional partnership - serving as a critical resource for WGU and its affiliated entities on complex accounting matters. If you have built your career in public accounting or financial reporting and are ready to bring that rigor to a mission-driven university this role is for you.What You Will Do
Draft andmaintaintechnical accounting memos documenting theappropriate treatmentfor new complex or non-routine transactionsin accordance withGAAP.
Report to the Controller and collaborate closely with theVP of Accountingand Finance Operationsto analyze financial statements anddeterminethe correct accounting and reporting approach for complex transactions.
Serve as a technical resource onrevenuerecognition includinggrants andcontributionsaccounting ensuring revenue is recognized in compliance with ASC606and ASC958and donor restrictions are properly tracked and reported.
Coordinate external audit activitiesincludingpreparingPBC schedulesresponding to auditorinquiries and ensuringwork papersareauditready.
Assistwith preparation and review of IRS Form 990s coordinating closely with external tax preparersto ensure accuracy andtimelyfiling.
Perform and document internal control assessments;identifygaps recommend improvements and support remediation efforts.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
CPA certification
35 years of progressive experience preferably including public accounting technical accounting audit or financial reporting experience.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures
Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting issues and produce clear well-reasoned accounting memos.
Sound professional judgment and critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make well-reasoned accounting decisions.
Hands-on experiencesupportingauditengagements.
Understanding ofinternalcontrolsframeworks; experience documenting assessing and improving control environments.
Nonprofit tax experience is a plus but not.
Advancedproficiencyin Excel
Strong writtenand verbalcommunication skills including the ability to draft technical accounting documentation and explain complex concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
A growth mindset witha track recordof staying current on technical accounting standards and actively seeking opportunities to grow your skills andexpertise.
High attention to detail strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Acombination of public and non-profit industry accounting experience.
Strongknowledge of nonprofit accounting standards
Experiencein multi-entity structures
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness toleverageAI automation and technology tools to improve accounting processes and analysis.
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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
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