Senior Accountant

Description

Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in either California or New Mexico

CIAT Location: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM

Reports to: Head of Accounting

Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

Summary:

The Senior Accountant will report to the Head of Accounting, ensuring adherence to processes that guarantee the accuracy of transactions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and overall financial statements. This role demands extensive reconciliation expertise to support the preparation of financial reports, taxes, and audits. Responsibilities also include conducting reconciliations for accounting and financial aid compliance, addressing discrepancies, and upholding regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform weekly, monthly and annual reconciliations of accounting and financial records for management review and approval as assigned. Including subsidiary ledgers, books of original entry, and supporting schedules
• Review and reconcile any exceptions from reconciliations
• Oversee Purchase Order system and ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payables
• Maintains fixed assets and depreciation schedules; ensuring schedules are reconciled to the general ledger
• Offers guidance to accounts payable and accounts receivable staff
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information, under the direction of management
• Participate in the process of month end and year end close
• Participate and provides any necessary information in preparation for audits, maintaining amicable and professional relationship with external auditors
• Work closely with the VP of Compliance preparing special reports for government agencies, accreditors, and reporting variance analyses
• Understand and ensure compliance with all accreditation and regulatory requirements as it applies to all functions within the accounting and financial aid department
• Confirm through internal control reviews that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects as needed
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Embody CIAT’s mission, values, and support the goals of the department
• Ensure a safe, secure, and ethical work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience
• Higher education accounting experience a plus
• Experience with governmental accounting and contracting a plus
• Preferred advanced proficiency with accounting software, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics and Paylocity
• Experience with internal control audit function
• Detail oriented, outstanding research and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Process tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task
• Problem solve rapidly and effectively
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Capability to handle confidential and sensitive information, following confidentiality guidelines
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Advanced skills in the use of standard Microsoft Office software products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others
• Proficient in presentations, public speaking, and writing
• Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts
• Flexible to work longer hours to meet deadlines, if needed
• Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision and values

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Values

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