Senior Accountant

Description

Cedar Crest College is seeking a detail-oriented, organized individual to serve as Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the financial team. Responsibilities include maintaining the College’s general ledger and accounting records, ensuring the accuracy, validity and completeness of all financial transactions and preparing and running customized reports for the College community as needed to facilitate budgeting and planning. The Senior Accountant also prepares reconciliations of the general ledger account balances to the supporting subsidiary ledgers and other source records, in addition to assisting with the month and year-end close processes and with the preparation of schedules and reports as necessary for auditing and decision making purposes. The Senior Accountant also oversees all requests for payment and reviews disbursements on a weekly schedule, assists in researching and resolving A/P problems on a timely basis, and posts all procurement card expense reports. The Senior Accountant also assures compliance with the College’s accounting policies and practices are in accordance with GAAP.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent experience); two years of experience in a non-profit or higher education institution preferred; with sound knowledge of GAAP standards and practices; understanding of financial issues pertinent to higher education. Demonstrated experience working with current financial databases including Excel, Access and Powersoft Infomaker.  The successful candidate must have excellent organization and time management skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively. Effective project management, problem solving and critical thinking skills with a commitment to accuracy, efficiency and confidentiality are also essential.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with regard to complex accounting principals are necessary for success as is the ability to provide exceptional customer service. 

Application Instructions

Application Instructions 

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates must submit a resume, letter of interest, diversity statement*, and 3 references. 

* The diversity statement should be a short essay that reflects your past experiences with diverse populations, and how that has contributed to your personal and professional development. Please explain how these experiences will contribute to the College's commitment to being an inclusive community.

 

About Cedar Crest College: 

 

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1600 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities.   

Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The College encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community.  

The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students—nearly ninety percent—are women. More than one third are students of color and nearly forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S.