Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Provides accounting services as a member of the General Accounting Department.

Summary :

Provides accounting services as a part of General Accounting related, but not limited to, accounts receivable, auxiliaries, leases, and workshops. Prepares journal entries and various financial reports for the University. Actively involved in the monthly and year-end close of the general ledger and corresponding audit. Prepares accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations each month.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform monthly and year-end close of the general ledger.
• Create, record, and approve various journal entries.
• Work closely with representatives from Shared Services and Auxiliaries to maintain financial records.
• Responsible for the Workday set up related to various business units.
• Prepare year-end audit workpapers and financial statements for the University.
• Responsible for accounting related to assigned GASB pronouncements or other accounting guidance.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations, including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, auxiliaries, leases, and workshops.
• Monitor and respond to various stakeholders using the General Accounting mailbox.
• Monitor completion of the NCAA audit workpapers.
• Responsible for completion of state regulatory reporting.
• Escrow accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Financial Reporting & Compliance or the Chief Accounting Officer.

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Required Application Documents : cover letter and resume

Special Instructions (if applicable) : A customized cover letter and resume must be included in the application.

Additional Position Information (if applicable) : This organization participates in E-Verify.