Performs advanced, multifaceted accounting and related functions in such areas as ledger maintenance and analysis, cost and/or financial analysis, fund reconciliation, posting, and inventory control.
Prepares complex system-wide bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and resolves bank and general ledger discrepancies.
Serves as the technical expert on bank reconciliations.
Serves as a team lead by supervising the work of more junior accounting staff, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established policies.
Monitors and maintains key accounting information, interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, and develops special complex reports and analyses for leadership and funding agencies.
Prepares integrated financial and statistical reports, statements, projections, and recommendations that may have long-term impact on budget development and funding.
Identifies opportunities to improve processes and makes recommendations regarding accounting and database applications and internal controls systems.
Coordinates the timely and accurate preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings, cost reports, analyses, students, inventories, and preliminary financial statements for local, state, federal, and private funding sources.
Acts as a steward of the System’s financial data and ensures accurate and timely recording of journal entries and other required documentation.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or commensurate additional experience and/or relevant certifications required
3 or more years professional experience related to accounting or finance
Expert understanding of standard finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing, etc.)
Proficiency in navigating an automated accounting/financial system
Familiarity with standard audit practices and financial reporting requirements
Excellent mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and analyze typical and specialized financial data, perform calculations, and draw conclusions where necessary
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other financial affairs departments

Senior Accountant

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