Senior Accountant

Job Details

Job Location

Mount St Joseph University - Cincinnati, OH

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Job Category

Finance

Description

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on collaboration and belonging.

Purpose : The Senior Accountant is responsible for general accounting, audit and reporting functions in addition to other accounting duties as identified adhering to the Statement of Purpose of the Division of Business and Finance.

Duties :

• Analyze monthly operations and coordinate the monthly closing process. This includes operating and restricted funds analysis, journal entries and related documentation using fund accounting principals, GAAP and NACUBO guidelines.
• Analyze and journal activity relating to the University's operating cash account.
• Maintain cash flow projections to monitor University operating cash needs.
• Manage the accounting of the University's investment portfolio. This involves coordination with our third-party custodians and managers, accounting for transactions, reconciliation of accounts, related journal entries using third-party software applications (Fundriver & Clearwater Analytics).
• Provide ad hoc reporting to the Controller and CFO regarding investments and operations as requested.
• Prepare investment reports for the Investment Committee as needed.
• Oversee Roar Store physical inventory counts.
• Liaison between Institutional Advancement and Fiscal for donor accounting.
• Provide grant accounting support to the Controller and other University departments.
• Assist the Controller with Federal cash accounting.
• Prepare monthly internal reporting and budget updates. Assist with related analysis.
• Assist the Controller with quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Prepare mid-year & year-end financials in conjunction with Controller.
• Prepare audit work papers and assist the auditors as needed.
• Upload files to bank for A / P and direct deposit student refunds.
• Maintain facility usage deposits.
• Coordinate the processing of EFTs, including reconciling the EFT account and working with Student Administrative Services to resolve issues.
• Serve as primary backup for Payroll and other fiscal operations functions as needed.
• Serve as back-up Company Program Administrator for University credit cards
• Function as the department head in the absence of the Controller
• Other duties as assigned by the Controller, Chief Financial Officer or President
• Maintain a detailed procedure guide for the duties of this position
• Committee assignments as appropriate
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

Primary Contacts : Controller, Fiscal Operations staff, Chief Financial Officer, University staff responsible for department expenses

Supervision Exercised : Minimal, in absence of Controller

Supervision Received : Works toward a previously defined objective with little supervision and uses a wide range of procedures; plans and arranges own work referring unusual cases to the Controller, and, on occasion, the CFO

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA Preferred

Experience : Related accounting experience, preferably University or not-for-profit experience

Specialized Training : Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs; advanced understanding of Excel

Work Environment, Physical Demands : Multiple service hours; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with service interruptions; extensive customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work.

Benefits

Mount St. Joseph University offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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