What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Associate position at Trinity College?
Senior Accounting Associate
Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks a Senior Accountant who will be part of a dynamic team in the office of Business Affairs. This position will report directly to the Controller. Trinity emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and learning across a full range of liberal arts and professional disciplines in undergraduate and graduate education. As such, we are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, who understands and will support Trinity’s mission, is able to prioritize when faced with several important deadlines, and most importantly works well in a team environment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
- Must have a CPA or pursing a CPA.
SPECIAL LICENSES, REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must be current.
LEVEL & TYPE OF EXPERIENCE:
- At least five years of relevant experience, preferably as a Staff Accountant at a college or nonprofit organization.
- Experience with Great Plains and Power Campus database systems preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers.
- Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Excel
SCHEDULE:
- 40 hours per week minimum
- Includes rotation of evening and weekend coverage
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Functions and Tasks):
- Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger cash and non- cash accounts.
- Prepare and analyze financial data for department planning.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports.
- Review daily donor gift entries.
- Complete excel schedules for monthly and annual closing processes and compile annual audit schedules for general ledger accounts.
- Prepare audit lead sheets for annual audits.
- Perform monthly Title IV reconciliations.
- Review and prepare cash receipt deposits.
- Research and resolve cash receipt or account receivable-related inquiries.
- Serve as a backup for accounts payable, student refund processing, cash receipts entering, and collections accounting.
- Assists students in making payment arrangements and payment plans, as needed.
- Manage campus-wide parking permit system and processes.
- Other duties as assigned
Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.
Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
