Accountant III

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Office of the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire an Accountant III to support the University Housing and the Resident Experience (UHRE) department. The accountant performs all financial analysis and accounting operations for the University’s Foundation-owned resident properties (which are aside from normal University financial activities) working directly with Foundation stakeholders and lenders as well as University stakeholders. The accountant performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with limited supervision including analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and vacancy loss. The accountant also processes expense allocations, monthly accruals, and amortization of prepaid expenses; records adjustment journal entries; and performs general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, accruals, and prepaid expenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Grade 7 (Salaried)

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Workday software - HRIS, Finance, Adaptive
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical proficiency, including significant financial modeling capabilities
• Experience working with computerized financial accounting systems
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience in general ledger accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepares, coordinates, and documents financial analysis projects such as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, and working capital
• Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects; prepares forecasts and analysis of trends in finance, general business conditions, and other related areas; identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management
• Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
• Processes expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, and records adjustment journal entries
• Performs general accounts analysis and reconciliations including bank statements, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Prepares accounts receivable analysis and reports
• Records revenue and receivables
• Reviews general ledger accounts for accurate transaction posts, ensuring they match intended budget locations; reviews budget to actual reports on a monthly basis
• Analyzes monthly financial reports comparing actuals to budget to ensure accuracy; discusses monthly activity with Foundation stakeholders and Senior Director to ensure expenses are aligned with budget
• Assists Foundation Senior Director for Capital Projects & Administration with preparation of external financial reports to include University and University Foundation
• Troubleshoots and resolves any discrepancies
• Assists in accounts payable process, audits and budget process
• Maintains fixed asset reports including tracking, input, and depreciation of assets
• Prepares various financial statements and reports for the Foundation and Senior Director
• Prepares property proformas for existing book of real estate and future developments
• Performs and analyzes month-end closings
• Performs general forecasting and planning
• Performs variance analysis to support financial statements
• Takes charge of year-end and ad hoc internal and external audits
• Performs ad hoc analysis and projections by location and vendor
• Assists in developing analysis and presentations for senior management
• Prepares monthly financial statement reporting package for assigned properties
• Reviews rent rolls, accounts receivable reports, and related reports
• Reviews and reconciles G/L accounts
• Maintains general ledgers for a portfolio of properties
• Reviews or prepares annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP or tax basis
• Provides any necessary accounting support to the management team as needed
• Adheres to internal accounting policies and procedures
• Reviews variances in financial statements and documents explanation for significant items
• Ensures all debt, real estate tax, and sales tax (where applicable) are made in a timely
• Prepares market and initial site analysis, including that of trends, competition reports, and general site information
• Engages in the projection of the organization’s working capital and cash flow statement
• Assists in conducting training for new and existing staff in related departments
• Assists to improve departmental workflow
• Works with broadly defined work objectives and a limited review of overall results
• Assists with other division initiatives and operations including, but not limited to, freshman orientation, Welcome Week, and resident move-in events
• Performs other duties and completes special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level