Senior Accountant

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming 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 11,000 students covering 8 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

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