Senior Accountant - Washington, United States - Trinity College (Connecticut)

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant
Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation's capital,
seeks a Senior Accountant who will be part of a dynamic team in the office of
Business Affairs. This position will report directly to the associate
controller. Trinity emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and
learning across a full range of liberal arts and professional disciplines in
undergraduate and graduate education. As such, we are looking
for someone who enjoys a challenge, who understands and will support
Trinity's mission, is able to prioritize when faced with several
important deadlines, and most importantly works well in a team environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's

Degree in Accounting or related field required.

• CPA

required.
SPECIAL LICENSES,

REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION:

• Certified

Public Accountant (CPA) must be current.

LEVEL & TYPE OF EXPERIENCE:

• At

least five years of relevant experience, preferably as a Staff Accountant at a
college or nonprofit organization.

• Experience

with Great Plains and Power Campus database systems preferred.

• Ability

to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations.

• Ability

to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
internal and external customers.

• Intermediate

proficiency level with Microsoft Excel

SCHEDULE:

• 40

hours per week minimum

• Includes

rotation of evening and weekend coverage


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Functions and Tasks):

• Directly manages the work of 2 staff level accountants.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger cash and non-cash accounts.
• Prepare and analyze financial data for department planning.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports.
• Review daily donor gift entries.
• Complete excel schedules for monthly and annual closing

processes and compile annual audit schedules for general ledger accounts.

• Prepare audit lead sheets for annual audits.
• Perform monthly Title IV reconciliations.
• Review and prepare cash receipt deposits.
• Research and resolve cash receipt or account receivable-related

inquiries.

• Serve as a backup for accounts payable, student refund

processing, cash receipts entering, and collections accounting.

• Assists students in making payment arrangements and payment

plans, as needed.

• Manage campus-wide parking permit system and processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of
excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is
committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly
encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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