Senior Accountant

The College of St. Scholastica

Duluth, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Administration, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Economics, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Forecasting, Higher Education, Journal Entries, Leadership, Nonprofit, Oracle, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Duluth, MN
POSTED
2 days ago

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.Position SummaryUnder general supervision, performs professional accounting, technical review, and budget support duties; reviews, verifies and reports financial and technical transactions; analyzes and researches financial records, and assures compliance with accounting standards and College of St. Scholastica (CSS) policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Essential Functions:Complete various recurring accounting tasks effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision within established timelines, tasks include but not limited to:Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use.Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics for various complex account balancesPrepare payroll and benefit journal entries and complex investment entries.Prepare other revenue and expense entries across multiple funds, including intercompany entries.Perform variety of general accounting department tasks within time constraints to the satisfaction of clients (internal & external), including but not limited to:Preparation of financial statements and schedules while providing appropriate commentary on results to management and externally as requiredEnsure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use.Review, evaluate and update accounting policies as required.Assist with the preparation, coordination, and successful completion of annual financial audit annual 990, etc. within the applicable timeframe to meet filing requirements.Regularly assess internal controls to safeguard assets and support accurate and complete financial statements.Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting dataCollaborate effectively with University staff as needed to provide accounting and financial related support and guidanceDevelop and distribute financial reports as neededAssist with various project requests & deadlinesLeadership & CollaborationProvide leadership and oversight to the accounting team to make sure tasks are completed in a timely mannerHire, train and manage accounting staff and ensure staff completes job duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and performance expectations.Delegate tasks appropriately between the accounting staff based on the needs of the department and the CollegeOversee, approve, and update internal and external communications regarding policies and deadlines for the Accounting department.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial analysis or budgeting experience.Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences.Proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel skills.Supervisory or team leadership experience.Preferred:Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.CPA preferredExperience in higher education or non-profit financial management.Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle, or similar).#J-18808-Ljbffr

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