Senior Accountant - Treasury & Revenue Administration

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant – Treasury & Revenue Administration is a key leader within the Business and Finance Team and serves as a collaborative partner in achieving institutional goals and objectives. This role manages cash receipt processes, treasury operations, grant accounting activities, and revenue-related financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate transaction recording and financial reporting. The position serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, financial institutions, and student organizations, providing guidance and financial support.

Responsibilities

• Treasury Management
  • Monitor daily cash balances and liquidity across all bank accounts to ensure adequate funding for operational needs
  • Prepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts to support institutional planning and decision-making
  • Initiate, review, and monitor electronic funds transfers, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and other treasury-related banking activities in accordance with established internal controls
  • Prepare treasury-related reports and analyses for the Controller and senior leadership as needed
  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Student Accounts, and other departments to ensure accurate cash planning and cash disbursement activities
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and internal controls over cash receipts, cash disbursements, and banking activities
  • Assist with annual audits and regulatory reporting related to cash, banking, and treasury activities
• Cash Receipts
  • Record and reconcile all cash receipts accurately and in a timely manner
  • Process and document deposit transactions in accordance with established procedures
  • Record electronic and bank deposit activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy
  • Apply accounts receivable payments to the appropriate customer accounts
  • Reconcile daily payment platform activity and ensure proper recording
  • Monitor and record inter-account transfers to maintain accurate cash balances
• Grant Accounting
  • Prepare and submit grant drawdown requests in accordance with grant requirements
  • Record grant drawdowns accurately in the general ledger
  • Maintain and reconcile grant receivable schedules
  • Prepare and support grant reporting requirements
  • Monitor grant budgets to ensure compliance and proper utilization of funds
• Month-End Close Support
  • Prepare and record journal entries in support of the month-end close process
  • Record and reconcile various account activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Assist with account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Ensure compliance with established close schedules and internal controls
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and CFO

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution
• At least five (5) years of experience in general ledger accounting
• MBA or CPA preferred but not required
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all management levels within the Institution as well as key individuals in other organizations/agencies
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, general business programs, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge, understanding, and business application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to respond effectively to numerous and varied situations, analyze issues, and resolve problems
• Must be a "team player" with the desire to promote the entire Institution and all its programs
• Excellent listening skills and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and progressive organization

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week minimum. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including monthly closeouts, registration, and audit season.