Senior Accountant

Mildred Elley; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Education Corporation/Mildred Elley is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role offers ownership of key accounting functions while gaining broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit and financial analysis.

The Senior Accountant will support monthly close, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, process improvements and special projects, working with the Accounting Manager and CFO.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Participate in monthly and year-end close activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Review account activity and identify variances.
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with policies.

Skills

Excel

general accounting

Education

Accounting degree (Assoc/Bachelors)

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Empire Education Corporation/Mildred Elley is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. This is an excellent position for an accounting professional who wants to take ownership of key accounting functions while gaining broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit and financial analysis.

The Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records and will work closely with the Accounting Manager and CFO on monthly and annual financial close, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, process improvement and special projects.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, organized, motivated and willing to take ownership of their work.This position is well suited for an accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working across multiple areas of accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Participate in monthly and year-end financial close activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Review account activity and identify unusual or unexpected variances.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Purchasing

• Record student charges and payments accurately and timely.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including reviewing vendor invoices, processing payments, responding to billing inquiries, and reconciling vendor statements.
• Create and process purchase orders, obtain appropriate approvals, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Review invoices and transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and appropriate authorization.
• Identify and resolve vendor and payment discrepancies.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual financial statement audits and other required reviews.
• Assist with required tax filings and regulatory reporting.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and efficiencies.
• Recommend and help implement improvements that increase accuracy, reduce manual work, and improve the timeliness of financial information.
• Assist with accounting projects and other initiatives as directed by the Accounting Manager and CFO.

Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statement concepts.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.

Compensation

• $52,000 - $56,000 annually, commensurate with experience