Senior Accountant

Bethune-Cookman University • Daytona Beach, FL

11h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting of liability accounts, gift/grants, investments, endowments, and the financial operations of the University and systems including budget, grants, payroll, financial reporting, audit and tax.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills, good oral and written communication skills, confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail, teamwork, experience with spreadsheets
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in accounting in a higher education environment
• Ability to work well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Records transactions of the University timely and accurately.
• Performs a variety of duties involving financial analysis of endowments, investments, grants and payroll.
• Prepare gift reconciliation between accounting records and Institutional Advancement records.
• Preparation of end-of-month journal entries as required during the month.
• Assist with daily cash management of the University to include reconciliation of daily cash reporting on cash position and monthly & daily cash wire transfers.
• Assist with Monthly reconciliation of all asset & liability accounts, including cash.
• Cross-trained in Payroll Operations and Grant Accounting.
• Assists in the preparation of work papers for annual financial statement audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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