Senior Accountant - Financial Accounting and Reporting

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations, income statement analyses, and other tasks as assigned.

Keys Duties for this position include:


* Reconcile various balance sheet accounts along with the identification, analysis and resolution of any discrepancies.


* Perform variance analysis of various income statement lines.


* Preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual accounting entries and submit within established deadlines.


* Assist in completion of annual financial statements and audit schedules, and other reporting requirements.


* Work collaboratively with others to identify, recommend and potentially implement process improvements.

Document processes and procedures, and participate in cross-training.


* Other projects and analyses as assigned.

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a minor in accounting or finance.


* A minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated success in a position of similar responsibility.


* Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical, time management, complex problem-solving, analysis, and organizational skills.


* Excellent judgment in determining the best approach to performing the job functions and projects, both individually and in coordination with others.


* Ability to identify best practices and implement improvements.


* Must be a dedicated professional and team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels of the organization.


* Travel to and from main campus to attend meetings or events.

Preferred Qualifications:


* Certified Public Accountant license.


* Prior experience in a University or other not-for-profit organization, including experience in a decentralized environment collaborating with other departments.

• Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with large amounts of data and system implementation experience.

Authority & Accountability


* This position will not supervise individuals or develop policies.

There is opportunity for identification of inefficiencies in processes and implementation of process improvements.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making


* Complex account reconciliations may require research, interpretation of technical literature and communication of recommendations to management.

Internal/External Contacts


* Communicate status, issues, ideas for process improvements and interpretations of accounting standards to management.



Department
Capital Assets Accounting

Compensation Range

Benefits Guidebook


General Submission Guidelines: 

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens.

Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application.

Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job. 

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