Senior Staff Accountant/Hybrid

Overview

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the Executive Director of Business Accounting and the Accounts Payable Manager in managing the daily operations of the Business Accounting Office. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting processes, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Key duties include bank and general ledger reconciliations, supporting monthly and year-end close cycles, assisting with internal and external audits, business filings, and related reconciliations. The position requires collaboration with the accounting team and coordination with department heads.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cash reporting and monthly reconciliation of multiple cash accounts.
• Run bank account activity reports, manage positive pay, and identify wire/ACH/EFT/check direct banking activity.
• Collect and code paperwork related to wire/ACH/EFT transactions and process cash receipts.
• Update bank reconciliation module daily for cleared checks and posted activity.
• Perform month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities, including preparation of work papers for annual external audits.
• Conduct monthly general account reconciliations and research reconciling items promptly.
• Review subledger detail to general ledger and correct errors as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset and capital lease equipment schedules; record monthly depreciation.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual worksheets; record monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile cash clearing accounts and coordinate with student accounts to resolve errors.
• Reconcile operating lease schedules and record monthly adjustments.
• Ensure thorough documentation of journal entries, workpapers, reports, and work processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA or Master's degree preferred.
• Three to six years of bank reconciliation experience.
• Minimum five years of financial accounting experience in a complex, diverse organization; experience in higher education strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication, problem-solving, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong attention to detail.
• Well-developed accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements.
• Familiarity with financial and procurement systems; experience with QuickBooks and Procurify is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel functions such as index, vlookup, sumif/sumifs, and pivot tables.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods.
• Capability to independently move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Adequate hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboards and office machinery.
• Sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate effectively in person or via phone/computer.

Work Type and Reporting

• Exempt, salaried position.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Reports to the Executive Director of Business Accounting.