Sr. Accountant

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant, integral to the general ledger functions of the Finance Office, monitors and improves office workflows, assists in the preparation of year-end audit papers, reconciles various general ledger accounts, generates and distributes periodic reports for management, performs account/transaction analysis and research, and provides software support for the office.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assists operations associated with the general ledger and monthly close processes, including the preparation of general journal entries.

* Performs monthly reconciliation of key accounts, including the bank statements, and ensures that subsidiary records agree with the general ledger.

* Primary person responsible for understanding and managing the accounting functions of administrative software systems and payment platforms.

* Performs monthly and annual reporting functions. Assists with the preparation of year-end audit papers.

* Generate reports, account analysis and research of documentation. Responds to requests for information and assistance with problems from the campus community.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.

* Three to five years of related experience.

* Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and experience in Colleague (Ellucian) and Synoptix is a plus.

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.

* Ability to work closely and professionally with others as part of a team; be flexible; pay attention to detail; work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative; communicate professionally through both verbal and written means; manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; establish departmental goals and priorities; and contribute to Capital University's philosophy, strategic plan, and goals.

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