Senior Accountant

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title

Senior Accountant

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

***Reposted***

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Business and Fiscal Affairs team. The ideal candidate will assist in the preparation of financial statements, verify financial records and transactions through a thorough and complete reconciliation process, analyze complex documents, review processes for best practices using National Association for College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) standards, assist with audits, and develop paperwork for regulatory reporting. When we hire accountants, the incumbent will assist with training new staff and monitoring their work for accuracy. Our ideal candidate has at least three years of professional accounting experience with a track record for providing accurate and efficient work. College/University accounting experience along with Ellucian knowledge is a plus.

Essential Job Duties

Assist in the preparation of financial and statistical reports such as financial statements (In accordance with GAAP), budget performance (monthly budget-to-actual reports), and interim receivables financial reporting

Review trial balance revenue/expense accounts monthly

Perform the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary Reconcile assigned bank accounts on a monthly basis

Tie cash receipts and disbursements in the general ledger to activity on bank statements Reconcile gifts revenues and general ledger accounts

Review complex agreements, financial information, and related policy and guidelines to identify award restrictions, reporting and other requirements such as Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reports

Investigate accounts with differences and prepare journal entries as appropriate Other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (required)

Master's degree in accounting/business or a CPA designation (preferred)

A minimum of three years' experience as an accountant (required)

Two years of College/University accounting experience (preferred)

Experience with computerized office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Ellucian experience (preferred)

Physical Demands

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Ability to walk short distances

Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items

Ability to view a computer terminal

Skills and Attributes

Critical thinking, high level of accounting and standards, bank reconciliations. Thoroughly read and analyze documents and provide solutions.

Ability to Independently and critically think through challenging situations to create positive outcomes.

Knowledge of G/L, Reconciliations

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S656

Will this position required travel?

Yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

Yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

No

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/02/2025

Close Date

12/02/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

Tuskegee University employment application

Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Recommendation letters

Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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