Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

College Of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

425d • $67,256 - $67,256

About The Position

The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting at the College of Southern Nevada is responsible for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, validating, reconciling, and reporting financial data. This role involves managing month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies. The Senior Accountant will also serve as a liaison for payroll reporting and contribute to various financial analyses and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of full-time working experience in accounting, including reconciling, analyzing, and reporting financial data

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Three or more years of full-time ledger accountant experience
• One or more years of professional accounting experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience in research and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or the standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting
• Analyze, interpret, validate, and reconcile financial data
• Complete tasks assigned for annual and ad hoc reports
• Prepare and review transactions, journals, and audit schedules
• Complete tasks assigned for month-end close and year-end close
• Research and apply policies and procedures in compliance with accounting standards, GASB reporting guidelines, and NSHE policy and procedures
• Develop and update institutional practice guidelines based on IRS regulations applicable to the College
• Collect information and serve as NSHE payroll liaison for reportable income
• Review and report 1042S to NSHE
• Research/collect information, prepare workpapers and prepare Unrelated Business Income (UBI) report
• Research/collect information, prepare workpapers and input data to IPEDS
• Utilize Workday, Peoplesoft and Excel (including pivot tables)

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive retirement plans
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• On campus employee discounts
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Statewide employee purchase programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree