Senior General Ledger Accountant

Universal Technical Institute • Phoenix, AZ

6d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Performs and leads fixed assets accounting functions, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes; preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX); and special projects. Provides accounting support to the home office and campuses as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years general accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP preferred
• Working knowledge of SOX preferred
• Knowledge of PC software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with GL accounting systems. PeopleSoft experience a plus.
• Interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to deal with a variety of personalities in a professional manner.
• Customer service, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Analytical skills required to identify and resolve problems effectively
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less 5% of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Fixed assets experience preferred
• CPA or CMA certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and/or posts Journal Entries
• Prepares and reviews various balance sheet Reconciliations (including researching and resolving outstanding items)
• Performs month-end, quarter end, and year end close process
• Research issues and communicates with various home office and campus departments to resolve
• Prepares financial analysis as required
• Supports annual and quarterly audits (both internal and external)
• Communicate with various campus or other leaders to gain an understanding of variances between actual and budgeted results.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly variance analysis explanations
• Performs a variety of special projects as needed
• Understands and enforces established policies and procedures
• Continuously improves compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
• Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses

What This Job Offers

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