Senior Accountant

Emory University

Senior Accountant performing accounting activities and managing finance needs at Emory College of Arts and Sciences. Collaborating within a dynamic team to ensure fiscal accuracy.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, including account analysis, reconciliations, and compliance with organizational policies. Proficient in preparing expense projections and operational forecasts while providing guidance to junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingProfessional Accounting ExperienceAccount AnalysisReconciliationsEmory Financial Software Systems

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Hard Skills

Accounting ActivitiesExpense ProjectionsOperational ForecastsAudit AssistanceAd Hoc Reporting

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentDirection To Staff

Tools & Technologies

Emory Financial Software Systems

Industry Keywords

Fiscal AccuracyComplianceFinancial Function

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and ability to respond accordingly
Oversees activity on various accounts and analyzes past and current data
Prepares expense projections and operational forecasts
Assists with audits and designs routine ad hoc reports
Provides direction to less experienced staff concerning accounting issues
Responsible for fiscal accuracy and appropriateness in compliance with Emory policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
One year of professional accounting experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training
Familiarity with Emory financial software systems preferred
Minimum of four years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function preparing account analysis and reconciliations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Remote Work
Opportunities for Professional Development
Collaborate with a dynamic team of over 70 staff members