Senior Accountant (Treasury)

National Student Clearinghouse•Herndon, VA

13h•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

By joining the National Student Clearinghouse, you can be sure that the work you do now will help shape the future of education and the workforce in the U.S. As the trusted source for higher education data since 1993, the Clearinghouse is the leading provider of transcript and data exchange services, automated enrollment and degree verifications, learner insights and research, and compliance solutions for schools, businesses, and learners nationwide. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Clearinghouse works with nearly 3,600 postsecondary institutions to meet their compliance needs and with thousands of high schools and districts to provide continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics about their alumni. In addition, the Research Center publications inform policymakers and business leaders about student educational pathways. Using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software to drive our mission, security and privacy is paramount. Join us as we continue to invest in our talent and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data on behalf of all learners. About the Role: The Specialist III, Accounting (Treasury) a.k.a. Senior Accountant, Treasury position is ideal for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, extraordinary drive and a strong attention to detail and accuracy. A successful Specialist III combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to process financial transactions, prepare financial entries, account reconciliations, and analyze financial reports. The ideal candidate also has experience collaborating on a team to complete timely monthly, quarterly and fiscal year end close. Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, or a combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered.
8 years of overall professional experience.
6 years of progressively responsible Accounting experience, such as general ledger management, financial reporting, with a strong focus on GAAP compliance, month end close, and financial statement preparation.
Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
Experience with analyzing data and preparing recommendations/reports.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of and experience with grant regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to Federal and foundation grant funding and programs.
Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to not-for-profit organizations.
Strong conflict resolution, time management, attention to detail, critical thinking and analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to: Work both independently and successfully on a team.
Facilitate problem solving, and resolution.
Demonstrates a professional, positive, and personable demeanor.
Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes. Refer to our HR Policies Page, located on our Careers site at https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers/human-resource-policies/ , for more details.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

CPA (in an active status) or a CPA candidate.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic.
Prepare monthly schedules and accounting entries to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close.
Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
Assist with short-term cash flow forecasts.
Monitor daily cash balances and cash position reports.
Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments.
Provide reporting on liquidity, investments, and debt, including debt service schedules.
Assist with annual and interim audit requests.
Supports tracking of fixed assets, prepaids and amortization accounts.
Support for payroll processing.
Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas.
Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions.
Prepare grant cash, staff allocation and revenue entries.
Prepare monthly deferred revenue reconciliations.
Assist with annual 990 Tax Return by preparing assigned schedules.
Assist with the implementation and analysis of new and existing Accounting Guidance.
Position may be required to perform other duties as required.

Benefits

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance benefits, for employees and their qualified dependents
Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts, as well as a health savings account with annual employer contributions of $300 for employees and $600 for employees who are enrolled with their spouse and/or dependents, voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage, and infertility coverage are options available for employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars for certain qualifying expenses
generous 401k matching contribution program with the opportunity to defer pre-tax and Roth contributions, as well as catch-up contributions for those who are eligible!
competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as paid holidays, up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period , and up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year
Vacation time will accrue based on length of service, and new full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year. On an annual basis, new employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time.
the Clearinghouse observes at least 15 paid holidays per year, including company year-end close between Christmas and New Years Holidays
employees have the option to get reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships (e.g., Costco and AAA) and to request a buy back on portions of unused accrued vacation based on tenure and certain other qualifications
Employees can further their education and professional development by using our Employee Education Assistance Program, which establishes reimbursement for qualified education expenses upon successful completion of the program, and leveraging the enterprise-wide LinkedIn Learning subscription
mental health with up to eight free therapy sessions for employees and their family members and well-being reward benefits
employees are eligible for service credit towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)