Sr. Accountant

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant integral to the general ledger functions of the Finance Office monitors and improves office workflows assists in the preparation of year-end audit papers reconciles various general ledger accounts generates and distributes periodic reports for management performs account/transaction analysis and research and provides software support for the office.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists operations associated with the general ledger and monthly close processes including the preparation of general journal entries.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of key accounts including the bank statements and ensures that subsidiary records agree with the general ledger.
• Primary person responsible for understanding and managing the accounting functions of administrative software systems and payment platforms.
• Performs monthly and annual reporting functions. Assists with the preparation of year-end audit papers.
• Generate reports account analysis and research of documentation. Responds to requests for information and assistance with problems from the campus community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel and experience in Colleague (Ellucian) and Synoptix is a plus.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others as part of a team; be flexible; pay attention to detail; work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative; communicate professionally through both verbal and written means; manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; establish departmental goals and priorities; and contribute to Capital Universitys philosophy strategic plan and goals.

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Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical dental vision retirement family education benefits short-term and long-term disability life and critical illness insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sexual orientation religion sex gender age disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by the law.

Required Experience:

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