Senior Accounant

Adventist Education; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Education in California is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting.

You will manage daily cash activity, lead the month-end close, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, review staff work, support audits and budgets, and seek process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cash management and review of bank activity.
• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review journal entries prepared by staff accountants and students.
• Analyze variances and resolve discrepancies in general ledger accounts.
• Preparation of schedules for annual audit and other compliance filings.
• Reconcile student loan accounts and assist with the annual FISAP filing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Performs other related duties assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

This senior-level position provides leadership and advanced oversight of accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Daily cash management and review of bank activity.
• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review journal entries prepared by staff accountants and students.
• Analyze variances and resolve discrepancies in general ledger accounts.
• Preparation of schedules for annual audit and other compliance filings.
• Reconcile student loan accounts and assist with the annual FISAP filing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Performs other related duties assigned

Required Experience

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Posted by:Kathleen Slack