Senior Accountant - Investments and Treasury (Albany)

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant supports the Controller's Office through responsibility for investment accounting, treasury activities, payroll accounting, financial compliance, reconciliation processes, and audit support. This position plays a leadership role in strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and University policies.

Key Responsibilities

• General Accounting and Financial Reporting - Prepare and review monthly reconciliations and analyses for investment, treasury, payroll, and other general ledger accounts. Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing activities. Reconcile balance sheet, revenue, and expense accounts. Review financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Payroll Support - Coordinate accounting transactions with the Payroll Office. Review financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Provide payroll support during peak processing periods.
• Audit and Special Projects - Assist with annual financial statement audits and other compliance reviews. Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Endowment Support - Support endowment accounting, unitization calculations, and spending rate analyses.
• Internal Controls and Process Improvement - Evaluate financial controls and recommend enhancements to improve compliance and efficiency. Conduct periodic reviews of accounting transactions and business processes.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support strategic financial initiatives as assigned. Provide backup support to payroll functions as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum three years of accounting experience.
• Experience with investments, treasury management, payroll accounting, or financial reporting preferred.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles.
• Knowledge of endowment accounting and investment reporting.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

Salary: $65,000

*The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.

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