Senior Accountant

November 4

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Description

• Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in either California or New Mexico • The Senior Accountant will report to the Head of Accounting, ensuring adherence to processes that guarantee the accuracy of transactions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and overall financial statements • This role demands extensive reconciliation expertise to support the preparation of financial reports, taxes, and audits • Responsibilities also include conducting reconciliations for accounting and financial aid compliance, addressing discrepancies, and upholding regulatory requirements • Perform weekly, monthly and annual reconciliations of accounting and financial records for management review and approval as assigned • Including subsidiary ledgers, books of original entry, and supporting schedules • Review and reconcile any exceptions from reconciliations • Oversee Purchase Order system and ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payables • Maintains fixed assets and depreciation schedules; ensuring schedules are reconciled to the general ledger • Offers guidance to accounts payable and accounts receivable staff • Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information, under the direction of management • Participate in the process of month end and year end close • Participate and provides any necessary information in preparation for audits, maintaining amicable and professional relationship with external auditors • Work closely with the VP of Compliance preparing special reports for government agencies, accreditors, and reporting variance analyses • Understand and ensure compliance with all accreditation and regulatory requirements as it applies to all functions within the accounting and financial aid department • Confirm through internal control reviews that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data • Participate in a wide variety of special projects as needed • Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential • Embody CIAT’s mission, values, and support the goals of the department • Ensure a safe, secure, and ethical work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required • At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience • Higher education accounting experience a plus • Experience with governmental accounting and contracting a plus • Preferred advanced proficiency with accounting software, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics and Paylocity • Experience with internal control audit function • Detail oriented, outstanding research and analytical skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Process tasks in a timely manner • Ability to multi-task • Problem solve rapidly and effectively • Work independently with minimal supervision • Capability to handle confidential and sensitive information, following confidentiality guidelines • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture • Team player with a positive, can-do attitude • Advanced skills in the use of standard Microsoft Office software products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required • Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others • Proficient in presentations, public speaking, and writing • Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts • Flexible to work longer hours to meet deadlines, if needed • Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment • Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision and values