Senior Staff Accountant/Hybrid

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION | Senior Staff Accountant

JOB TITLE: Senior Staff Accountant

STATUS: Exempt/Salary 

TYPE: Hybrid

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Business Accounting

PURPOSE:

The Senior Accountant provides support and works closely with the Executive Director of Business Accounting and Accounts Payable Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the Business Accounting Office and is responsible for the oversight of accounting processes, records, and reports. This includes responsibility for bank and general ledger reconciliations, supporting the monthly close cycle, the year-end close cycle, internal and external audits, business filings, and all related reconciliations. The Senior Accountant works closely with the rest of the accounting team and liaisons with the functional heads of other departments. 

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor's degree required. CPA or Master's degree is a plus.
• Three to six years of bank reconciliation experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in financial accounting at a complex and diverse organization required (experience in higher education is strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, problem-solving, organization, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving dynamic environment which demands strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates well-developed accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements.
• Familiarity with financial and procurement systems; QuickBooks and Procurify is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. The ability to execute Excel functions like index, vlookup, sumif/sumifs, pivot tables.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting processes including:

• Complete daily cash reporting and monthly reconciliation of multiple cash accounts. Daily tasks include running bank account activity reports, positive pay, and identifying wire/ACH/EFT/check direct banking activity, collecting related wire/ACH/EFT paperwork and coding banking and processing cash receipts for direct banking activity. Update QuickBooks bank reconciliation module daily for cleared checks and other posted activity. 
• Perform month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities, including the preparation of work papers for the annual external audit.
• Perform monthly general account reconciliations duties. Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner with minimal guidance.
• Review subledger detail (Orbund) to general ledger and correct errors as necessary. 
• Maintain fixed asset and capital lease equipment schedules and record monthly depreciation.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual worksheets and record monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile cash clearing accounts and work with student accounts to correct errors as necessary.
• Reconcile operating lease schedules and record monthly adjustment.
• Ensure that all journal entries, workpapers, reports and work processes are thoroughly documented and that proper files are maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time. 
• Can independently move objects up to 25 lbs.  
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motions.  
• Must have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with others. 

CULTURE OF CARE:

Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:? 

• Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students? 
• Identifying problem areas and offering assistance? 
• Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions? 
• Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers