Accountant, Senior

The Accountant provides broad-based financial support for Yavapai College. Under supervision of the Accounting Manager or Controller, this position performs and supports general accounting duties, financial reporting, reconciliation, grants management, budget support, and analysis. The role assists with maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, grant reports, monthly financial statements, budget support activities and compliance with accounting standards and federal regulations.

The Senior Accountant position includes more advanced responsibilities such as external audit preparation, cost proposals, advanced level Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) schedules preparation, etc.

• Assists in the monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end processes including work papers, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Prepares journal entries and maintains the general ledger for various financial transactions which may include cash receipts, disbursements, receivables, payables, fixed assets, etc.
• Reconciles various functional areas which may include financial aid, fixed assets, bank accounts, account receivables, etc.
• Supports financial reporting for federal, state, local, or private grants and monitors compliance with regulations.
• Assist with audits including interaction with auditors and provides necessary documentation and data. Contributes to be ACFR creation as assigned.
• May assist with budget creation for assigned areas as well as ongoing budget management support of those functional areas.
• Provides guidance on accounting procedures, processes, and system usage to other departments.
• Participates in finance technology projects; supports system configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems such as ERP (Ellucian Banner, Insights, etc.)

Performs other accounting, budget, payroll, or clerical duties as assigned.

Advanced accounting role with greater responsibility in technical accounting, financial reporting, grant compliance, and audit coordination.

• May take active role in the preparation of internal and external financial statements.
• Assignments for audit and ACFR are more complex and detailed.
• Oversees assigned accounting functions and conducts complex reconciliations.
• Prepares and monitors federal grant reporting and assists in cost proposal development.
• Provides guidance and training to lower-level accounting staff or on areas of specialization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems, report writing, and spreadsheet applications.

• Experience with Ellucian Banner Finance system and Insights report writing tools.
• Familiarity with Government and Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Professional experience in a higher education or public sector environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.