The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the General Accounting & Financial Reporting team.  This position is responsible for, coordinating month end closing procedures, foreign bank accounts, financial and ad-hoc reporting, and preparing journal entries. Responsible for the preparation of key general ledger account reconciliations, annual audit schedules, and for the monitoring and oversight of several balance sheet areas. Reconciles and records activity for University subsidiaries and equity investments.  Works closely with other team members of the General Accounting & Financial Reporting, and with staff in Global Programs, Student Accounts, Research Accounting, and other areas.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Advanced skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas in order to gather, organize and analyze data.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices with the ability to communicate topics and theories to internal non-accountant partners
• Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusion and suggest appropriate actions to management
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests to meet and exceed deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output
• Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with others) effectively and cooperatively in a small, collegial team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious

PREFERRED SKILLS

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Public accounting or experience within a higher education institution
• Experience with ERP desirable, SAP

MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Advanced skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas in order to gather, organize and analyze data.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices with the ability to communicate topics and theories to internal non-accountant partners
• Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusion and suggest appropriate actions to management
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests to meet and exceed deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output
• Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with others) effectively and cooperatively in a small, collegial team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious

PREFERRED SKILLS

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Public accounting or experience within a higher education institution
• Experience with ERP desirable, SAP

MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.