Senior Accountant 3

Accountant PositionWe are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to provide technical and general accounting assistance to the Assistant Director of Finance. This position requires heavy analytical and communication skills as they will be expected to work on assignments that are moderately complex and require some judgment to resolve problems and make routine decisions.Primary responsibilities include:Processing the general ledger month-end closing including coordination with internal and external data customers and suppliers, internal and external financial reporting, liaise with finance department contacts and provide support for the Faculty Practice Group (FPG) DepartmentsPerforming professional accounting duties such as prepare journal ledger entries, identify and analyze variances of financial data, maintenance, consolidation and reconciliations of financial recordsAdditionally, may be assigned the responsibility of providing training, guidance, and assistance to other employeesSalary Range: $70,900 - $145,200/AnnuallyJob Qualifications:Three to five years of professional accounting experience or equivalent is requiredA Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting, business administration or closely related field or equivalent experienceComprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practicesSome supervisory and government accounting experience is desirableWorking knowledge of fund accounting and healthcare accounting is preferredWritten communication skills to prepare clear and concise correspondence at a level appropriate for the intended audience; effectively communicate findings and adjustments both orally and in writingProficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of Axiom and SQL is preferredDemonstrate the ability to manage and complete numerous projects simultaneouslyKnowledge of management reporting and financial statement preparationSkill in keying data into the existing computer system accurately and quicklyDemonstrated ability to reconcile departmental records to system reportsWorking knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures and ability to read and understand University ledgersAbility to comply with Departmental Financial Policies and Procedural manualAbility to set and adjust priorities to meet recurring deadlinesAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with FPG staff and other office personnel and with outside departments