Senior Accountant - Treasury & Revenue Administration

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – TREASURY & REVENUE ADMINISTRATIONMorris Brown College · Atlanta, Georgia OVERVIEWReporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant – Treasury & Revenue Administration is a key leader within the Business and Finance Team and serves as a collaborative partner in achieving institutional goals and objectives. This role is responsible for managing cash receipt processes, treasury operations, grant accounting activities, and revenue-related financial operations. The position oversees daily cash management, banking activities, liquidity monitoring, grant compliance, and revenue accounting functions while ensuring timely and accurate transaction recording and financial reporting.This role serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, financial institutions, and student organizations, providing guidance and financial support. The Senior Accountant demonstrates a strong commitment to service excellence while ensuring effective administrative and financial stewardship of institutional resources. JOB DUTIESThe Senior Accountant must perform the following duties and responsibilities:Treasury ManagementMonitor daily cash balances and liquidity across all bank accounts to ensure adequate funding for operational needsPrepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts to support institutional planning and decision-makingInitiate, review, and monitor electronic funds transfers, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and other treasury-related banking activities in accordance with established internal controlsPrepare treasury-related reports and analyses for the Controller and senior leadership as neededCoordinate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Student Accounts, and other departments to ensure accurate cash planning and cash disbursement activitiesMaintain appropriate documentation and internal controls over cash receipts, cash disbursements, and banking activitiesAssist with annual audits and regulatory reporting related to cash, banking, and treasury activitiesCash ReceiptsRecord and reconcile all cash receipts accurately and in a timely mannerProcess and document deposit transactions in accordance with established proceduresRecord electronic and bank deposit activity, ensuring completeness and accuracyApply accounts receivable payments to the appropriate customer accountsReconcile daily payment platform activity and ensure proper recordingMonitor and record inter-account transfers to maintain accurate cash balancesGrant AccountingPrepare and submit grant drawdown requests in accordance with grant requirementsRecord grant drawdowns accurately in the general ledgerMaintain and reconcile grant receivable schedulesPrepare and support grant reporting requirementsMonitor grant budgets to ensure compliance and proper utilization of fundsMonth-End Close SupportPrepare and record journal entries in support of the month-end close processRecord and reconcile various account activities, ensuring accuracy and completenessAssist with account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerEnsure compliance with established close schedules and internal controlsOther DutiesPerform other duties as assigned by the Controller and CFO REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGEThe Senior Accountant must display the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting required from an accredited institutionMust have at least five (5) years of experience in general ledger accountingMBA or CPA preferred but not requiredProficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all management levels within the Institution as well as key individuals in other organizations/agencies to provide maximum support to students, faculty, and others being served by the InstitutionKnowledge of accounting, budgeting, general business programs, policies, and procedures is required to ensure effective/efficient use and distribution of financial and other resourcesKnowledge, understanding, and business application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Ability to respond effectively to numerous and varied situations, analyze issues, and respond quickly and correctly to resolve problems and support the needs of students, faculty, staff, and others on the InstitutionMust be a "team player" with the desire to promote the entire Institution and all its programs through energetic and effective coordination with applicable Institution departments and appropriate external organizations and agenciesExcellent listening skills and trained abilities to adapt to a dynamic environment and progressive organization JOB TYPEFull-time, 40 hours per week minimum. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including monthly closeouts, registration, and audit season.