Senior AccountantThe Senior Account will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of accounting information by compiling and analyzing financial data on a variety of transactions with generally accepted accounting principles and University policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals
- Maintains the University charts of accounts
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare cash management reports and monthly cash receipts and disbursement analyses
- Prepare and distribute monthly departmental budget reports
- Reconcile cash accounts
- Reconcile student revenue from Bursar system to general ledger
- Support grant revenue reconciliation
- Assist in year-end close and various audits (i.e., year-end, uniform guidance, benefits plan audits)
- Work collaboratively with the Financial Aid, Bursar and other departments to complete projects
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Supervise and support the work of the Staff/General Accountant
- Other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000Minimum Qualifications:- A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, preferably in accounting. A bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration/Management with relevant work experience will also be considered.
- Two to three years of experience in a business office environment is required, preferably in Higher Education
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, problem solving and organizational skills
- Computer proficiency on Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, knowledge of Great Plains
- Ability to work independently and flexibility of completion of work assignments
- Knowledge of GAAP, FASB and Uniform Guidance for Federal and State Funding
Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.
Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:- Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
- Dental and Vision Plan - (Paid by employee)
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)
- Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
- Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
- Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
- Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
- Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
- Birthday as a Paid Day Off
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
- Employee Discount Program
How to Apply- Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.
