Senior Accountant

Essential Functions

• Complete various recurring accounting tasks effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision within established timelines, tasks include but not limited to:
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics for various complex account balances.
• Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries and complex investment entries.
• Prepare other revenue and expense entries across multiple funds, including intercompany entries.
• Perform variety of general accounting department tasks within time constraints to the satisfaction of clients (internal & external), including but not limited to:
• Preparation of financial statements and schedules while providing appropriate commentary on results to management and externally as required.
• Review, evaluate and update accounting policies as required.
• Aid in the preparation, coordination, and successful completion of annual financial audit, 990, etc. within the applicable timeframe to meet filing requirements.
• Regularly assess internal controls to safeguard assets and support accurate and complete financial statements.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Collaborate effectively with University staff as needed to provide accounting and financial related support and guidance.
• Develop and distribute financial reports as needed.
• Assist with various project requests & deadlines.

Ledgers & Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight to the accounting team to make sure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Hire, train and manage accounting staff and ensure staff completes job duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Delegate tasks appropriately between the accounting staff based on the needs of the department and the College.
• Oversee, approve, and update internal and external communications regarding policies and deadlines for the Accounting department.