Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting, technical review, and budget support duties; reviews, verifies and reports financial and technical transactions; analyzes and researches financial records, and assures compliance with accounting standards and College of St. Scholastica (CSS) policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Complete various recurring accounting tasks effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision within established timelines, tasks include but not limited to:

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics for various complex account balances
• Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries and complex investment entries.
• Prepare other revenue and expense entries across multiple funds, including intercompany entries.

Perform variety of general accounting department tasks within time constraints to the satisfaction of clients (internal & external), including but not limited to:

• Preparation of financial statements and schedules while providing appropriate commentary on results to management and externally as required
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use.
• Review, evaluate and update accounting policies as required.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination, and successful completion of annual financial audit annual 990, etc. within the applicable timeframe to meet filing requirements.
• Regularly assess internal controls to safeguard assets and support accurate and complete financial statements.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Collaborate effectively with University staff as needed to provide accounting and financial related support and guidance
• Develop and distribute financial reports as needed
• Assist with various project requests & deadlines

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide leadership and oversight to the accounting team to make sure tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Hire, train and manage accounting staff and ensure staff completes job duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Delegate tasks appropriately between the accounting staff based on the needs of the department and the College
• Oversee, approve, and update internal and external communications regarding policies and deadlines for the Accounting department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial analysis or budgeting experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred
• Experience in higher education or non-profit financial management.
• Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle, or similar).

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