Senior Accountant

DIVISION:
Business & Finance

DEPARTMENT:
General Ledger Accounting

WORK SCHEDULE:

M-F 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

SALARY:
Commensurate with Experience

WORK LOCATION:

Columbia, South Carolina

REPORTS TO:

Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work within the General Ledger/Grant Accounting Department to maintain the College's general ledger in order to carry out internal and external financial accounting and reporting responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

* Prepare general ledger entries and reconciliations to facilitate timely month-end closing Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts

* Prepare monthly account analyses of balance sheet and income statement accounts Assist with analysis of financial statements and variances on a monthly basis

* Assist with month-end close of general ledger and analyses Assist with annual financial and compliance audits

* Perform other duties as required or assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

* A bachelor's degree in accounting is required along with at least three years of high-volume accounting experience

* Intermediate level or knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls

* Good knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and resolve accounting applications Strong analytical skills

* Auditing skills with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts

* Must be proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office products;
Jenzabar EX knowledge a plus Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team player and with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance, problem-solving and results

* Evidence of increasing professional responsibility is essential and the ability to work proactively and independently

* Detail oriented and organized in work

* Ability to work as needed or required to meet assigned deadlines

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education or not-for-profit accounting

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please submit a Benedict College Employment Application which is on the College's website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) along with a resume', three letters of reference, and an official transcript. No phone calls; position will be open until filled. Applicant information should be submitted to:

Office of Human Resources

Benedict College

1600 Harden Street

Columbia, SC 29204