Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The position is responsible for managing the accounting cycle for the University's contribution (gift) revenue by completing timely reconciliations and analysis for gift clearing accounts and pledge accounts receivable. The position records accounting transactions for charitable remainder trusts and annuities. Additionally, the position is responsible for the setup and monitoring of the University's internal grants, and serves as a backup with respect to fixed asset and plant accounting. The position supports the University's annual audit, preparation of financial statement footnotes, and preparation of reports to support the University's income taxes. This position also serves as a Finance liaison to Campus Ministry and Mission Church, School of Education and Counseling, and University Relations. The departments assigned may change over time.

1. Manage the University's gift revenue cycle and provide reconciliations for pledge receivables and reserve accounts.

• Reconcile cash gifts and pledges to the Gift Processing system (CLARA) and gift clearing accounts.
• Coordinate with the Development Office to resolve issues and improve business processes
• Analyze Development gift write-offs and impact to pledge reserves
• Reconcile online giving transactions
• Reconcile stock gifts monthly
• Ensure procedures and policy are developed and followed to ensure all non-cash gift transactions (e.g., securities, gifts-in-kind, split interest agreements, donated services) are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Reconcile and monitor gifts in holding funds to CLARA. Ensure gifts that may belong to an Endowment Fund are moved out of the holding fund before quarter close.
• Identify and coordinate with the Development office on incorrect integration setups between Workday ERP and CLARA subledger.
• Reconcile gift revenue reports from CLARA to the Workday general ledger. Use critical thinking to suggest improvements to the reports and work with technical staff to improve them.
• Prepare monthly gift summary schedules ('President's report') as well as ad-hoc gift reporting as requested by constituents.
• Assist the Accounting Manager, Investments and Financial Reporting and Senior Investment and Financial Reporting Accountant with new gift fund setups within Workday ledger and supporting subledgers.

2. Charitable remainder annuity and trust administration and accounting

3. Support the annual financial statement audit and prepare audit schedules

4. Support University Form 990 income tax preparation

5. Provide financial support and analysis to assigned University academic and administrative departments

6. Internal grant management and accounting

7. Serve as back-up to the fixed asset accountant

8. Other Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Knowledge

2. Skills

3. Abilities

4. Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or Bachelor's degree in another field, combined with a CPA or other rigorous accounting experience required

5. Years of Experience

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.