Senior Accountant

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

$95K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience
  • Prior higher education experience preferred
  • Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge general ledger is a plus
  • Public accounting experience is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Prepare month-end journal entries
  • Manage accounts receivable activities and create invoices
  • Process and record payments and ensure accurate posting
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and accrual activities
  • Perform variance analyses and review invoice activity
  • Assist with year-end audit schedules and supporting documentation
  • Collaborate with Financial Aid and Student Billing on accounting matters

Benefits

  • 100% in-office position
  • Opportunity to work in a professional office environment
  • Engagement with a well-respected institution in higher education
  • Collaborative work culture with various departments
  • Involvement in diverse financial tasks and projects
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

SFCM is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance department. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the incumbent is responsible for supporting accounting and reporting processes for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Responsibilities include month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable activities, and supporting managerial reporting and financial and compliance audits. The incumbent may also be responsible for researching accounting issues and supporting financial processes. This position is 100% in-office.

Specific Duties
  • Prepare assigned month-end journal entries.
  • Manage assigned accounts receivable activities, including collaborating with departments and creating and processing invoices.
  • Process and record payments and deposits, ensuring transactions are accurately posted and reconciled.
  • Prepare and maintain accrual and deferral activities, as assigned.
  • Prepare and follow up on assigned balance sheet reconciliations and rollforward schedules.
  • Perform and follow up on assigned variance analyses.
  • Review assigned invoice activity.
  • Assist the Assistant Controller with year-end audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Support assigned compliance reporting and related schedules.
  • Collaborate with Financial Aid and Student Billing on accounting-related matters, as assigned.
  • Assist with accounting for contributions, investments, endowment activity, and other areas, as assigned.
  • Other financial projects and tasks as assigned by the Assistant Controller, Controller or VP Finance.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
  • Prior higher education experience desirable.
  • Prior experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge general ledger highly desirable.
  • Public accounting experience desirable.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience.

Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment and requires regular use of computers, financial systems, and other standard office technology. The position requires the ability to manage detailed financial information accurately while working collaboratively with colleagues throughout the SFCM.

How to Apply
We prefer to receive applications through our website. This position will be posted until filled.

Salary Description

$95,000 to $105,000 Annual DOE

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