Senior Accountant
St. George's University•Great River, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Accountant provides vital support to the Business Office and the Accounting Director in the preparation of financial statements and reports that accurately reflect the organization’s financial position. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and efficient analysis, communication, and reporting of financial data in accordance with GAAP. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month-end and year-end close process, working collaboratively with team members while proactively seeking opportunities to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
- Demonstrated ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Detail-oriented and thorough, with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Experience with Banner (or similar ERP system) preferred.
- Experience with SAP Concur travel, expense, and invoice management tool.
- Ability to navigate and create simple queries in Microsoft Access.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power BI strongly preferred.
- Openness to work optimization and continuous improvement, with strong follow-through on projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Advanced degree or CPA designation preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience, including financial close responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Banner (or similar ERP system) preferred.
- Experience with SAP Concur travel, expense, and invoice management tool.
- Familiarity with Power BI strongly preferred.
- Advanced degree or CPA designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly reconciliations and analysis of Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations and analysis of Deferred Revenue and Hospital Rotations.
- Prepare reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts, including supporting documentation.
- Prepare monthly cash reporting, including required reports for the Department of Education.
- Assist with external reporting for CAAM, Census Bureau, Grenada Statistical Office, Florida DOE, KYC for vendors, and other agencies as required.
- Assist with financial audits for all companies.
- Establish processes and procedures and provide support for 1099, 1098-T, and T11La governmental tax reporting.
- Assist with preparing quarterly and annual Bank Compliance Certificates.
- Prepare schedules and documentation for external tax consultants.
- Provide backup support for vendor and student refund check validation, wire payments, check signing, and other treasury-related functions as needed.
- Contribute to the accounting close process by ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.
- Leverage tools such as Power BI to support financial reporting, analytics, and data visualization.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance reporting quality, and strengthen operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
