Senior Accountant - Treasury & Revenue Administration

Morris Brown College•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant – Treasury & Revenue Administration is a key leader within the Business and Finance Team and serves as a collaborative partner in achieving institutional goals and objectives. This role is responsible for managing cash receipt processes, treasury operations, grant accounting activities, and revenue-related financial operations. The position oversees daily cash management, banking activities, liquidity monitoring, grant compliance, and revenue accounting functions while ensuring timely and accurate transaction recording and financial reporting. This role serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, financial institutions, and student organizations, providing guidance and financial support. The Senior Accountant demonstrates a strong commitment to service excellence while ensuring effective administrative and financial stewardship of institutional resources.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting required from an accredited institution
Must have at least five (5) years of experience in general ledger accounting
Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all management levels within the Institution as well as key individuals in other organizations/agencies to provide maximum support to students, faculty, and others being served by the Institution
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, general business programs, policies, and procedures is required to ensure effective/efficient use and distribution of financial and other resources
Knowledge, understanding, and business application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to respond effectively to numerous and varied situations, analyze issues, and respond quickly and correctly to resolve problems and support the needs of students, faculty, staff, and others on the Institution
Must be a "team player" with the desire to promote the entire Institution and all its programs through energetic and effective coordination with applicable Institution departments and appropriate external organizations and agencies
Excellent listening skills and trained abilities to adapt to a dynamic environment and progressive organization

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Monitor daily cash balances and liquidity across all bank accounts to ensure adequate funding for operational needs
Prepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts to support institutional planning and decision-making
Initiate, review, and monitor electronic funds transfers, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and other treasury-related banking activities in accordance with established internal controls
Prepare treasury-related reports and analyses for the Controller and senior leadership as needed
Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Student Accounts, and other departments to ensure accurate cash planning and cash disbursement activities
Maintain appropriate documentation and internal controls over cash receipts, cash disbursements, and banking activities
Assist with annual audits and regulatory reporting related to cash, banking, and treasury activities
Record and reconcile all cash receipts accurately and in a timely manner
Process and document deposit transactions in accordance with established procedures
Record electronic and bank deposit activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Apply accounts receivable payments to the appropriate customer accounts
Reconcile daily payment platform activity and ensure proper recording
Monitor and record inter-account transfers to maintain accurate cash balances
Prepare and submit grant drawdown requests in accordance with grant requirements
Record grant drawdowns accurately in the general ledger
Maintain and reconcile grant receivable schedules
Prepare and support grant reporting requirements
Monitor grant budgets to ensure compliance and proper utilization of funds
Prepare and record journal entries in support of the month-end close process
Record and reconcile various account activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Assist with account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with established close schedules and internal controls
Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and CFO