Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst

About the role

The Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst position plays a pivotal role in advancing the University’s financial integrity and operational excellence. This role is central to ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making at all levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor financial accounting and reporting processes, policies and systems. Continuously focuses on process improvements and simplification of financial accounting and reporting processes.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequacy.
• Monitor and assist with the implementation of new accounting standards applicable to the University.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional accounting and financial practices.
• Advance processes for monthly and other routine reporting to simplify report preparation and prioritize analysis.
• Key member of financial close process. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes reporting and trend analysis. Identifies and documents fluctuations in University financials.
• Oversee accounting for restricted funds including establishing cost centers in Colleague, evaluating overages and external reporting as needed.
• Reconcile, review, and analyze financial statement line items as assigned.
• Works closely with other departments across campus including but not limited to Advancement, Bursar, Human Resources and Financial Aid.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; three (3+) years of relevant experience; excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate to senior leadership.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education or non-profit accounting; working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague; Certified Public Accountant.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Hours

May require periodic overtime as needed (quarterly and year-end closings, etc.).

Benefits

Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.