Senior Staff Accountant
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Senior Staff Accountant overseeing GAAP accounting, tuition revenue, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Supporting close, audits, budgeting, and junior accountant development.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and review daily posting of transactional activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Manage and record tuition and fee transactions in accordance with institutional policies and accounting standards
- Prepare, review, and analyze general ledger entries, ensuring appropriate classification and compliance with GAAP
- Develop and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules, investigating and resolving variances
- Prepare financial reports and perform analytical reviews to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of concern
- Exercise independent judgment in evaluating financial transactions and determining proper accounting treatment
- Lead or significantly contribute to the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion
- Review accounting transactions performed by others to ensure accuracy and adherence to policies
- Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and regulatory reporting by providing analysis and supporting documentation
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities through financial analysis and insights
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff, supporting professional development and adherence to best practices
- Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, efficiency, and reporting accuracy
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment in financial activities
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information
- Identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational objectives and financial reporting accuracy
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting practices
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, apply accounting principles, and exercise independent judgment
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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