Senior Accountant

Bethune-Cookman University

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Reporting Structure:
Assistant Controller

Division:
Fiscal Affairs

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting of liability accounts, gift/grants, investments, endowments, and the financial operations of the University and systems including budget, grants, payroll, financial reporting, audit and tax.

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Records transactions of the University timely and accurately.

* Performs a variety of duties involving financial analysis of endowments, investments, grants and payroll.

* Prepare gift reconciliation between accounting records and Institutional Advancement records.

* Preparation of end-of-month journal entries as required during the month.

* Assist with daily cash management of the University to include reconciliation of daily cash reporting on cash position and monthly & daily cash wire transfers.

* Assist with Monthly reconciliation of all asset & liability accounts, including cash.

* Cross-trained in Payroll Operations and Grant Accounting.

* Assists in the preparation of work papers for annual financial statement audit.

* Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong analytical skills, good oral and written communication skills, confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail, teamwork, experience with spreadsheets

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills, Experience and

Education:

Experience working in accounting in a higher education environment Ability to work well under pressure

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to use standard office equipment.

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The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its' attempts to improve the operations of the university