Senior Accountant

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Essential Functions (Responsibilities) • Oversees and reconciles general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy across university funds. • Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for leadership. • Processes journal entries, wire transfers, accruals, reclassifications, and other adjustments during month‑end and year‑end close cycles. • Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles balance sheet accounts, including restricted, grant‑funded, and auxiliary accounts, to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. • Completes accounts receivable analysis and tuition billing tables. • Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset module for the University's equipment inventory as well as reconciling the fixed assets monthly. • Approve requisitions involving equipment purchases. • Supports budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, conducting variance analysis, and providing key insights to departments. • Monitors expenditures and revenue transactions for adherence to university policies, grant requirements, and applicable regulations. • Provides schedules, documentation, and explanations for internal audits, external audits, and grant compliance reviews. • Applies GAAP, NACUBO guidelines, internal controls, and institutional procedures to daily accounting practices. • Leading the KWGS Radio Station and NCAA AUP audit engagements. • Completing various annual financial surveys. • Collaborates with campus partners to resolve financial discrepancies, explain account activity, and support informed decision‑making. • Assists with accounts payable, student accounting, and payroll functions when needed. • Backup to the AP Payment Services Manager for the daily check run processing. • Performs monthly reconciliation of gifts with the TU finance office. • Coordinating and facilitating general ledger training for end-users. • Organizes and maintains documentation required for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and institutional review. • Identifies and recommends process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls within the finance function.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of GAAP, NACUBO guidelines, and higher‑education accounting standards.
Understanding of fund accounting, including restricted, unrestricted, grant, and auxiliary accounts.
Proficiency with ERP/financial systems used in higher education and strong Microsoft Suite skills.
Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
Ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
Strong communication skills for collaborating effectively with both financial and non‑financial campus partners.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines during peak periods.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably involving general ledger work, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Experience working with accounting principles and practices applicable to multi‑fund or nonprofit environments.

Nice To Haves

Masters’s degree in Accounting.
3 – 5 years of accounting experience in higher education, nonprofit fund accounting, or a similarly complex multi‑fund environment.
Experience with ERP or financial systems used in higher ed (e.g., Ellucian, Workday, Oracle, Banner).
CPA or actively pursuing certification.

Responsibilities

Oversees and reconciles general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy across university funds.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for leadership.
Processes journal entries, wire transfers, accruals, reclassifications, and other adjustments during month‑end and year‑end close cycles.
Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles balance sheet accounts, including restricted, grant‑funded, and auxiliary accounts, to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Completes accounts receivable analysis and tuition billing tables.
Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset module for the University's equipment inventory as well as reconciling the fixed assets monthly.
Approve requisitions involving equipment purchases.
Supports budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, conducting variance analysis, and providing key insights to departments.
Monitors expenditures and revenue transactions for adherence to university policies, grant requirements, and applicable regulations.
Provides schedules, documentation, and explanations for internal audits, external audits, and grant compliance reviews.
Applies GAAP, NACUBO guidelines, internal controls, and institutional procedures to daily accounting practices.
Leading the KWGS Radio Station and NCAA AUP audit engagements.
Completing various annual financial surveys.
Collaborates with campus partners to resolve financial discrepancies, explain account activity, and support informed decision‑making.
Assists with accounts payable, student accounting, and payroll functions when needed.
Backup to the AP Payment Services Manager for the daily check run processing.
Performs monthly reconciliation of gifts with the TU finance office.
Coordinating and facilitating general ledger training for end-users.
Organizes and maintains documentation required for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and institutional review.
Identifies and recommends process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls within the finance function.