Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

As a member of the Accounting/Finance team this position will have responsibilities of a full-charge general ledger accountant. Reporting directly to the Controller/Assistant Controller, a Senior Accountant will record financial transactions in the College's general ledger accounting applications and software. This will require following the established internal controls to safeguard and keep financial data safe and confidential. Be diligent that all records are maintained in an electronic format that is retrievable by team members.

• Payment processing for accounts payable and employee reimbursements.
• Assist with the maintenance of project codes and other accounting systems such as third-party solutions for accounts payables and purchase cards.
• Management of company credit card accounts including monthly reconciliations.
• Record various banking activities and monthly account reconciliations.
• Maintenance of Capital Asset accounting including tracking Assets-In-Process, placing in service and assignment of appropriate depreciation life.
• Journalizing monthly activity from investment statements & bi-monthly payroll activity and matching liabilities.
• Participate in Month-end close activities to include maintaining documentation for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Year-end closing procedures and audit preparation.
• Support the creation and implementation of the College's annual budget
• Recording transactions by importing data into budgeting platform & record monthly direct debit loan payments
• Contribute to the creation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports, to include entering general journal entries, analyzing variances and providing various reporting.
• Participation in external annual audit as well as other required regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP in all accounting entries.
• Development and maintenance of operational procedures and documentation of data flow.
• Assist with the implementation and complying with financial internal controls by safeguarding company assets and confidential financial information.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.