Senior Accountant: GAAP, Budgeting & Audit Leader

Senior Accountant job at Jarvis Christian University. Hawkins, TX.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance/ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 4-5 years' work experience

• Strong work ethic and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner

• Ability to work both as a team and independently

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

? Review and determine that accounting procedures are consistent in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. ? Prepares quarterly financial statements ? Assist in the Budget Process as needed ? Provide oversight of the audit process ? Responsible for month and year end closing processes ? Prepare internal and external reports including Cash Flow, IPEDS, E-Z Audit, etc. ? Administers federal and state drawdowns ?

Review and analyze general ledger and trial balance ? Review monthly reconciliation reports for bank statements and investments ? Review all journal entries prepared by accounting staff ? Initiate bank transfers, wires, ach transactions upon approval. ? Submits administrative reports to the Vice President & Associate VP for Finance & Administration regarding problems, plans, etc. ? Communicate with faculty and staff as needed to ensure that all procedures are met when submitting requests for payment and purchases on behalf of the College ?

Analyze financial information to prepare journal entries as needed ? Track all capital expenditures, update fixed assets, and depreciation schedule ? Advise of any concerns, violations of internal control, and/or noncompliance of Business Financial Procedures by Faculty, Staff, and/or Student ? Be prepared to take on other accounting duties/projects as needed