Sr Accountant
- Employer
- University of Richmond
- Location
- USA, Richmond, Virginia
- Salary
- $58011 - $86299 per year
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for both the technical and analysis side of the accounting activities at the University of Richmond. The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations and preparation of tax returns, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting Responsibilities
- Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances including credit card activity.
- Perform fixed asset and capital accounting.
- Prepare journal entries and advanced accounting entries.
- Assist with reconciliation of year-end activities for tax reporting.
- Assist with reconciliation and analysis of investment accounts.
- Assist with endowment accounting including gift reconciliation and reviewing gift documentation.
- Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
Accounting Analysis and Reporting
- Assist with preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasts for senior leadership.
- Assist with financial analyses and reports to senior leadership.
- Assist with preparation of federal, state, local, and special tax returns including University 990, 990-T, and 4720.
- Assist with preparation of year-end financial reports, audit workpapers, and 403b plan financial statements.
- Assist with assessment of internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
System Administration, Education, Training, & Compliance
- Support campus-wide accounting interfaces and integrations with other systems in coordination with Director and data stewards.
- Assist in training of proper internal controls for accounting and cash handling.
CONTACTS:
- All levels of the University Organization
- University Administrators, Faculty, and Staff
- External Auditors
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practice including higher education specific practices.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and stress management skills.
- Working knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems.
- Exercises discretion and independent judgment.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 5+ years of accounting experience.
- Experience with common Higher Education ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, Banner, PeopleSoft, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Works successfully in a collaborative office environment
- Ability to work in an open office setting
- Ability to walk to points on campus within a one-mile radius
WORK HOURS:
Full Time/Exempt
Monday - Friday 8:30a-5:00p
7.75 hours/daily, 38.75 hours/weekly
SALARY:
Pay Grade 7 ($58,011.00 - $86,299.00)
Organization
Working at University of Richmond
Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.
Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities
As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
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