Senior Accountant

As a member of the Accounting/Finance team this position will have responsibilities of a full-charge general ledger accountant. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, a Senior Accountant will record financial transactions in the College’s general ledger accounting applications and software. This will require following the established internal controls to safeguard and keep financial data safe and confidential. Be diligent that all records are maintained in an electronic format that is retrievable by team members.

• Payment processing for accounts payable and employee reimbursements.
• Assist with the maintenance of project codes and other accounting systems such as third-party solutions for accounts payables and purchase cards.
• Management of company credit card accounts including monthly reconciliations.
• Record various banking activities and monthly account reconciliations.
• Maintenance of Capital Asset accounting including tracking Assets-In-Process, placing in service and assignment of appropriate depreciation life.
• Journalizing monthly activity from investment statements.
• Journalizing bi-monthly payroll activity and matching liabilities.
• Participate in Month-end close activities to include maintaining documentation for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Year-end closing procedures and audit preparation.
• Support the creation and implementation of the College’s annual budget.
• Recording transactions by importing data into budgeting platform.
• Record monthly direct debit loan payments.
• Contribute to the creation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports, to include entering general journal entries, analyzing variances and providing various reporting.
• Participation in external annual audit as well as other required regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP in all accounting entries.
• Development and maintenance of operational procedures and documentation of data flow.
• Keep up to date on laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to accounting transactions and basic organizational tax requirements such as sales and use tax.
• Maintain electronic records that are kept in an auditable, retrievable filing system.
• Assist with the implementation and complying with financial internal controls by safeguarding company assets and confidential financial information.
• Assist with writing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, as requested.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution, in accounting or business management or equivalent required experience.
• A minimum of five years’ experience with responsibility processing transactions, posting into the general ledger and subledgers as well as performing month and year end processes.
• Intermediate (or higher) experience with Microsoft Excel, to include pivot tables or v-lookups to summarize data and compare datasets.
•  A team player who values collaboration and mutual respect for others.
• Able to provide support during periods of increased work volume to maintain accounting flows necessary for day-to-day operations.
• A self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize competing workloads in a timely and effective manner.
• Understands overall financial transactions and chart of accounts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ability to analyze data and troubleshoot variances.
• Able to effectively develop written accounting procedures and financial reports as needed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with strong team orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word applications.
• Working knowledge of Apple/Mac software and applications is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement