Assets Senior Accountant

Analyzes complex financial reports and records and makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures. Facilitates compliance with state and federal regulations and policies.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Controller’s Office Supporting the University’s Academic Mission by:

• Ensuring the integrity of the University’s financial accounting and reporting systems.
• Safeguarding University assets.
• Preparing complete, unbiased and timely disclosures and financial reports.
• Providing effective and efficient accounting and operational support while complying with University, federal, state and regulatory financial guidelines.

Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of area typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex;

analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

• Supervision and mentorship of team members.
• Fixed Asset sub-ledger management.
• Reconcile, analyze and audit assigned general ledger accounts.
• Prepare, analyze and/or audit financial records and documents.
• Serve as a campus resource for fixed asset and inventory control activities, including leading campus wide training.
• Ad hoc reporting.
• Combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants.
• Look for trends and variances to ensure acceptable business practices and procedures have been followed for compliance with Federal and State laws. With the results of the research/analysis, conclusions must be drawn and communicated to the appropriate person/department. This can result in changes to a process or system for compliance reasons.
• May prepare and submit federal and state biweekly, monthly, quarterly and year end tax reports. Make tax deposits weekly, monthly and quarterly for the federal and state taxes.
• Responsible for auditing finance records.
• May supervise or lead. Coordinate the development and implementation of policies and procedures for internal controls and business affairs to achieve the overall goals of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to lead a team of professional staff, serve as an internal resource and consultant, and work collaboratively with all employees and key business partners.
• Ability to interpret and appropriately apply accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience in applying and writing policies and procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience interpreting financial data.
• Ability to manage time and deliver projects in a timely manner in an environment of competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires strong computer skills with an emphasis on Excel, and experience with complex ERP systems.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business or related field plus 5 years minimum experience in similar type of work.

• Experience with capital asset accounting and reporting.
• Experience training, supervising, or…