Accountant Senior

The Senior Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties. This is a senior-level position and may require additional job functions, duties and supervisory responsibilities depending on circumstances. This position is located in-office at 1701 Directors Blvd, 78744.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions;
• Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules;
• Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings;
• Maintains account reconciliations to support accuracy of balance sheet;
• Performs financial analysis of actual results against budget/forecast
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers;
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement;
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits;
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures;
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports;
• Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures;
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures;
• Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation;
• Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns;

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 3-5 years related experience; CPA or MBA license preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory procedures and compliance;
• Knowledge of finance in a setting of higher education.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems.

 

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