Senior Staff Accountant
University of Arizona College of Education
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, fixed assets, right of use assets and lease liabilities, and prepaid expenses)
- Perform month-end and year-end close activities
- Prepare and process journal entries and reconcile accounts including verifying against sources and working with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
- Assist in the recording of student payments and work closely with Student Accounts personnel to ensure that receivables in the company’s student information system, Anthology, are reconciled with the general ledger
- Process accounts payable ACH payments and checks on a weekly basis
- Process weekly payment requests
- Manage the expense reimbursement process, including making weekly reimbursement payments to employees, reviewing expenses for eligibility by interpreting policy, resolving unexpected results, and escalating issues, as appropriate
- Process annual business property taxes
- Process annual vendor 1099 forms
- Participate in annual financial audits including schedule preparation and interacting with auditors
- Document and enhance accounting processes
- Support implementation of new accounting policies and business procedures
- Collaborate with operations, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data
- Participate in ad-hoc analysis, process improvement initiatives, and strategic projects
- Other duties assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Minimum three (3) years’ accounting experience
- Strong analytical skills, ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience
- Detailed oriented with strong organization and time management skills
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts clearly
- MS Dynamics Great Plains or similar ERP system experience preferred
- Coupa procurement software experience a plus
Benefits
- Positive, supportive, and collaborative culture
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
account reconciliationjournal entriesmonth-end closeyear-end closeaccounts payableexpense reimbursementfinancial auditsU.S. GAAPanalytical skillsprocess improvement
Soft Skills
detail orientedorganizational skillstime managementcommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementresearch skillsadaptabilityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Accounting