Senior Accountant

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students!  At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!”  We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. 

South College is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting and Finance team. Our ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment, have strong attention to detail, and work well with a team.

Below is a list of key responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close functions, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other reporting schedules. This role has visibility and exposure to many aspects of the month-end close process.
• Ensure accurate recording and analysis of monthly revenues and expenses.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and revenue from the ledger to the sub-ledger.
• Evaluate current processes and procedures and recommend changes.
• Perform other duties and support other staff as needed.
• Assist with the annual external audit, including the preparation of audit schedules and documentation. 
• Enjoy visibility onsite and within the larger, company-wide business office accounting team
• Prove yourself and enjoy opportunities to grow your career
• Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Requirements

Education:

•  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college, preferably in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relatable work experience.

Experience: 

• Minimum 3+ years of accounting or finance related experience
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Excellent skills in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and Word preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and experience with general ledger accounting