Senior Accountant

Baldwin Wallace University•Berea, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the university’s financial records. This position supports the Finance Office through advanced accounting work, oversees complex reconciliations, manages revenue recognition processes, and supports financial analysis, reporting and compliance. The Senior Accountant collaborates across departments, assists with audits, and contributes to continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures. A resume and cover letter are required components of the application for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Knowledge of and ability to use accounting principles, practices and procedures including governmental accounting, and computerized accounting systems.
Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must be able to work independently, respect confidentiality and maintain courtesy in dealing with students, vendors, faculty, staff and visitors.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Must have a high attention to detail and accuracy
Must have the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Must have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Must have a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical financial stewardship
Must have a collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments
Must successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA
Experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Ellucian, Workday, Jenzabar, Blackbaud)

Responsibilities

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month end close activities
Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements
Analyze variances and trends to support management decision making
Oversee revenue recognition for tuition, fees, housing, dining, and other revenue streams
Ensure revenue is recorded in accordance with ASC 606 and nonprofit accounting standards.
Monitor deferred revenue balances and process timely revenue releases
Partner with Student Financial Services to validate billing, adjustments, and refunds
Oversee complex AP/AR transactions and ensure proper coding and documentation
Monitor cash activity and support cash-flow reporting
Review and approve transactions prepared by junior accounting staff
Reconcile student accounts receivable and accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
Serve as a key liaison during annual external audits
Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries
Review work prepared by Staff Accountants while ensuring no single individual controls an entire financial process
Recommend and implement improvements to internal controls and accounting procedures
Maintain accounting system data integrity and support system upgrades
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows