What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Saint Vincent College?
Description
Position Title: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: Provide support in all activities of the Business Office, including but not limited to, Accounting and Student Account functions.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in accounting, CPA certification preferred. Experience with Ellucian Colleague a plus.
Essential Duties
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Title: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: Provide support in all activities of the Business Office, including but not limited to, Accounting and Student Account functions.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in accounting, CPA certification preferred. Experience with Ellucian Colleague a plus.
Essential Duties
- Maintain and post standard accounting entries for to reflect proper expense allocation throughout the College, Seminary and Archabbey.
- Assist the Assistant Vice President of Finance with preparation of the College and Seminary budget and forecast process.
- Update College & Archabbey endowment accounts and prepare necessary journal entries to reflect gains or losses on investment and quarterly income distributions.
- Process and review purchase requisitions, invoices and reimbursements for payment.
- Manage purchasing card program.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of month-end reports.
- Prepare various month-end reconciliations to include College and Archabbey bank statements and other reconciliations as assigned.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly financial statements for Finance Committee review and external requirements.
- Participate in the monthly account analysis to ensure accurate recording of general ledger transactions; tracking actual to budgeted spend; and identifying material account variances.
- Ensures effective financial internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures, updating when necessary to maintain compliance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends.
- Assist with information gathering and preparation of reports for external auditors.
- Work with Assistant VP, Director of Financial Operations and CFO to help facilitate the preparation of all tax and financial reporting activities.
- Prepare grant billing and reconciliation activities.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Utilize independent judgement while staying in compliance with GAAP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge, including accounting software and Microsoft applications.
- Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant VP, Director of Financial Operations, and CFO.
- Ability to multi-task and handle interruptions.
- Perform occasional overtime due to deadlines.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
