Senior Accountant - Office Of Finance And Administration

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Palm Beach Atlantic University

• West Palm Beach

• West Palm Beach, FL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

SUMMARY: Responsible for monthly account reconciliations, cash management, and assisting with the year-end audit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of Treasury Services:

• Provides cash management including bank reconciliations, refund processing, daily posting of receipts and disbursements, ACH and wire processing, cash transfers, and maintenance of banking relationships in accordance with University policies.

• Prepares weekly cash balance reports for Controller, Assistant Controller

• Financial Services, and Budget Manager & Investment Analyst.

General Financial Services Functions:

• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and assists with the month-end close process.

• Prepares sales tax returns and assists with preparation of information for other required tax filings for the University and University-owned entities.

• Reconciles pledges monthly and works with Advancement to ensure accurate financial reporting and tracking of restricted and unrestricted donations.

• Acts as a liaison for University departments regarding Finance related matters.

• Will assist with transition to, and subsequent management of online payment process and receipt reconciliation process.

• Reviews monthly student receivables and works with Student Accounts to ensure accurate reporting and collections efforts.

• Assists with providing information for the annual financial statement audit and single audit.

• Prepares annual unclaimed property reports and filings.

• Completes special projects and ad hoc reports as assigned.

• Backs up Business Analyst and Staff Accountant as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

• Excellent and highly accurate reconciliation and accounting skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. CPA a plus. 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.

• Experience with higher education or not-for-profit accounting beneficial.