SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job DetailsJob Location: Lane College - Jackson, TN 38301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Shift: AnyJob Category: AccountingPosition:                     SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Department:               Financial Services

Reports to:                 Chief Financial Officer  

Classification:           Exempt

 

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:  Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Senior Accountant manages assist in the maintenance of accounting books and records. The Senior Accountant is responsible for all areas of financial reporting including but not limited to developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Assist in supervising the performance of the Accounting Staff in accordance with prescribed policies, procedures, and regulations required by the College, Federal and State Governments.
Research, demonstrate, and apply proper accounting treatment per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Create, implement, and monitor internal controls
Prepares quarterly financial statements
Assist in the Budget Process as needed
Provide oversight of the audit process
Responsible for month and year end closing processes
Prepare all internal and external reports including Cash Flow, IPEDS, E-Z Audit, etc
Prepares financial reports requested by the CFO
Review and analyze general ledger and trial balance
Review monthly reconciliation reports for bank statements and investments
Ensure accuracy in financial reporting, general ledger transactions, preparing journal entries as needed
Creating, implementing and monitoring internal controls
Review journal entries for accounts payable, payroll, billings, cash transactions, accruals and cost transfers
Initiate bank transfers, wires, ach transactions upon approval.
Communicate and consult with the CFO regarding status of the various accounting functions
Communicate with functional areas outside of the business office relating to financial procedures
Submits administrative reports to the CFO regarding problems, plans, etc.
Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor or higher authorities.
Protects Lane College values by keeping information confidential
Other duties assigned.  


 
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: 


Master degree preferred
2+ years of accounting experience