Senior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

The position performs high level accounting operations, such as reconciliation, analysis, and review. This position is responsible and provides oversight for, but not limited to General Ledger support, Restricted Accounting functions such as invoicing/drawdowns, Capital Asset & Project Management, preparing and posting journal entries, and generating complex reports for mentioned areas. Accounting and reconciliation knowledge, communication, and time management are essential. This position would also support financial reporting. Accounting and reconciliation, communication, and time management are essential. Must possess professional communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of comprehension. Must comply with all applicable University, USG, State, and Federal policies and procedures, as well as with contractual obligations.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Performs a variety of duties to include, but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of mid to high level accounting and reconciliation tasks that may be related to general, treasury, student accounts, restricted, capital projects, or auxiliary fund.
• Provides fiscal management and internal controls for all financial resources including MRR/GSFIC and special funding, as well as private and federal funding.
• Supervision and support for all treasury and banking functions.
• Works with the Student Financial Services Office with regards to cash compliance and posting of receipts to the Cash Receipting subsidiary ledger (Banner).
• Enter and generate journal entries.
• Verifies accuracy and validity of posting and accounting transactions; monthly and year-end general ledger close processes, loading interfaces from subsidiary ledgers, uploading data to the data warehouse, and posting subsystem journals into the GL.
• Monitors Asset Management processes completed by the Staff Accountant to include the entering of assets into management module, running month and year end processes, and reconciliation of the Capitals ledger.
• Assists with designing policies and procedures to improve financial processes and establishing solid internal control and compliance on campus.
• Provides support to other staff within the Comptroller's Office and related departments. Works with management, employees, and others to resolve complex accounting issues on a regular basis.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, as well as communicate and collaborate with other employees, project managers, sponsors, etc. Must understand and be able to apply all University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicable, and specifically in regards to grants and contracts.
• Performs high level accounting duties and assists with other assignments as directed by the Director of Accounting Service or AVP.
• Acts on behalf of the Director of Accounting Services in his/her absence.
• All other projects assigned by the Director or AVP.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Proficiency in Excel i.e. spreadsheet development, formulas, pivot tables, etc.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of university and State policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of funding agency regulations such as OMB Circulars, EDGAR, etc.
• Skill in the provision of customer services, decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public and fellow staff members.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Director of Accounting Services assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include GAAP, Board of Regents policies and procedures, Federal funding agencies regulations, and college policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

• The work consists of related specialized duties in support of the university accounting functions. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to perform specialized duties in support of assigned university accounting functions. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those functions.

CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university employees, vendors, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
• The work is typically performed in an office.
• The work may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has direct supervision over Staff Accountant(s)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• More than five years of related experience required.
• Ability to pass a background check, including consumer credit check.

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