Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant has responsibility for recording monthly activity for the company operations in a timely and accurate manner; collaborating with other Accounting staff, Business Office, Financial Planning & Analysis and Student Accounting functional department leaders to maintain accurate financial statements; performing financial statement analysis; GL account reconciling, internal financial reporting commitments, , , providing reports and support for external financial reporting requirements; participating with and supporting the analysis of the budget and forecast;, and assisting with special projects as needed. The Senior Accountant must assure that the Company philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings that conform to GAAP, including recording all assigned journal entries to the general ledger in a timely and accurate manner, and perform thorough ledger reviews at the transactional, account, and statement levels.
• Reconcile accounts monthly, research discrepancy and proposing corrections as needed, reporting material findings to supervisors.
• Work with other accounting staff and functional departments to ensure that transactional activity is coded accurately and financial reporting integrity is maintained.
• Analyze campus financial statements monthly and develop variance explanations for distribution to management.
• Maintain and build month-end reporting for review of financial actuals versus plan and forecasts.
• Capital investment and fixed asset tracking, inventory, and reporting – adjustments for actuals and changes.
• Restricted funds and donations tracking, reconciliation, and reporting
• Assist with required filings state annual reports, business license, sales tax, property tax, IRS, state registrations and licenses, bonds. Includes leading the 1099 and 990 filing process.
• Lead support for lease administration.
• Business office support as needed to include risk management (e.g. claims, COI), accounts payable, and treasury functions.
• Assist with budget preparation process as assigned.
• Prepare campus financial audit schedules and resolve auditor questions.
• Initiate and assist with special projects, particular those involving advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Work well independently and with little supervision.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, Accounting or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience, progressive experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with computer-based accounting system and Microsoft, Advanced Excel
• Experience in a higher education environment preferred.

• Detailed and accurate.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as alongside members of a team

• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on general guidelines.
• Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Forward-thinking ability in improving processes, accommodating company growth and centralizing administrative processes.
• Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions, Proven ability to problem solve and streamline processes.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, video conference, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive

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EducationLevel

Bachelor’s Degree

HiringMinRate

76000

HiringMaxRate

90000