Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant provides critical technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting for Zane State College. This role ensures the integrity of the College’s financial records and supports compliance, audit readiness, and informed decision-making through accurate and consistent financial data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the integrity of the general ledger within Jenzabar One
• Ensure accurate recording and classification of financial transactions
• Review and post journal entries as needed
• Monitor account activity and resolve discrepancies
• Perform and review reconciliations for ALL balance sheet accounts
• Prepare internal financial reports and supporting schedules
• Audit Support and Compliance
• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and supporting materials
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and institutional policies
• Coordinate and oversee journal entries across all functional areas
• Fixed Asset Management
• Record the addition of assets directly in the GL
• Ensure assets are depreciated according to the College’s schedule
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Fund Accounting and Budget (SDFAB)
• Align budget data with actual financial activity
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Finance & Business Operations
• Ensure operational transactions are recorded accurately
• Address discrepancies between operational activity and financial records
• Document existing accounting processes and procedures
• Support knowledge transfer during transition and onboarding of future staff
• Transition and Knowledge Transfer
• Document existing accounting processes and procedures
• Support knowledge transfer during transition and onboarding of future staff
• Culture of Respect
• Model, champion, and embed a culture of respect throughout the division

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; master’s degree in accounting preferred
• Experience in higher education or public sector preferred

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Superior efficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Pivot Tables, and other financial and analytical tools
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Exceptional ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects, calendars, and deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment in handling highly sensitive, confidential, and politically nuanced information with absolute discretion
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the institution and with external community partners and stakeholders
• Compliance and Regulatory Acumen
• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA Employee Assistance Program
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Monday - Thursday work week - 10 hr day

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA Employee Assistance Program
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Monday - Thursday work week - 10 hr day

Pay

Hiring Range: $61,500.00 - $70,250.00

Schedule

Monday - Thursday work week - 10 hr day