Senior Accountant

Our client is in need of a contract Senior Accountant, to oversee related internal controls and manage day to day operations. The Senior Accountant must excel at customer service, written and oral communication, and establishing credibility and effective working relationships within a diverse college environment. The right individual must be self-motivated, highly productive, and have the ability to work independently and solve problems.

This is a hybrid position with two days onsite and three days working remotely.

The Senior Accountant will be a key participant in the review of financial policies and procedures, system implementations and the development of a new accounting structure.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Controller by participating in the annual budget process. Participates in the preparation of operating budgets, revenue and expense projections, cash flow reports, and other specialized financial reports and analyses
• Supervises Financial Analyst and Accounts Payable Manager for day-to-day responsibilities.
• Cross-trains employees for all day-to-day functions
• Provides advice and assistance to academic and staff personnel in understanding financial reports and data, in controlling costs, and in fulfilling budgetary goals
• Completes meeting materials in conjunction with VP for Administration and Finance/CFO, Controller for Board of Trustee Finance and Facilities and Audit Committees Meetings
• Coordinates the movement of funds between investment accounts. Oversees reporting to the VP for Administration and Finance/CFO about the day-to-day cash position of the College
• Advises management with respect to internal costing practices and compliance with federal and state regulations
• Reconciles budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures
• Assists the Controller in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Preparation and maintenance of departmental procedures in conjunction with Controller
• Oversees the preparation and filing of government and reporting agency surveys
• Assists in the preparation of audit work papers and responds to auditors’ inquiries
• Prepares and Abandoned property audit and files with the New York State Comptroller’s Office
• Oversees Petty Cash Management
• Assists in completing all required tax (New York, other states as needed and federal) and other filings on an ad hoc basis, quarterly & annually
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have related experience in higher education
• Must have a BA or BS in accounting or finance
• A Master’s degree or CPA is also a plus
• Over three years of experience directly performing accounting duties and responsibilities
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures
• Strong analytical skill

Familiarity with

• Reconciliations
• AP
• Grants
• Quarterly sales tax(yearly right now)
• Excellent excel skills
• Experience with large ERP systems