Description:
Senior Staff Accountant
Department
General Accounting
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Position Salary Minimum
$55,500
Position Salary Maximum
$83,500
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
2025-12-22
Job Description Summary
Provides accounting services as a member of General Accounting
Job Description
Provides accounting services as a part of General Accounting related, but not limited to, accounts receivable, auxiliaries, leases, and workshops. Prepares journal entries and various financial reports for the University. Actively involved in the monthly and year-end close of the general ledger and corresponding audit. Prepares accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations each month.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform monthly and year-end close of the general ledger.
- Create, record, and approve various journal entries.
- Work closely with representatives from Shared Services and Auxiliaries to maintain financial records.
- Responsible for the Workday set up related to various business units.
- Prepare year-end audit workpapers and financial statements for the University.
- Responsible for accounting related to assigned GASB pronouncements or other accounting guidance.
- Responsible for monthly reconciliations, including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, auxiliaries, leases, and workshops.
- Monitor and respond to various stakeholders using the General Accounting mailbox.
- Monitor completion of the NCAA audit workpapers.
- Responsible for completion of state regulatory reporting.
- Escrow accounting.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Financial Reporting & Compliance or the Chief Accounting Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/ or general business AND 5+ years of experience as an accountant outside of public accounting or two or more years of experience in public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Master's degree in a business field (MBA, MTax, or MAcc)
- Experience with fund accounting in a university or similar environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Requires a strong proficiency with PC-based software including an advanced proficiency with Excel and experience with other analytical tools.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical, time management, and organizational skills are required.
- Knowledge of GAAP and the accrual basis of accounting are required.
- Requires the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with ERP software is required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Experience with Workday and Google applications preferred.
- Working knowledge of GASB and FASB pronouncements preferred.