Senior Accountant

Saint Elizabeth University; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan

Dental and Vision Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Job summary

Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, New Jersey, invites applications for a Senior Accountant who will ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data under GAAP and university policies. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2–3 years in a business office, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Great Plains.

The Senior Accountant will prepare monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with year-end close and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in a business office environment, preferably higher education.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB and Uniform Guidance.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Great Plains.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Maintain the university charts of accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare cash management reports and monthly cash receipts/disbursements analyses.
• Reconcile cash accounts and student revenue to GL.
• Support grant revenue reconciliation and year-end close.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal & communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Great Plains

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Accountant

Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, New Jersey, United States

About this position

Senior Accountant

About Saint Elizabeth University:

Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

SEU Mission & Commitment:

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

The Senior Account will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of accounting information by compiling and analyzing financial data on a variety of transactions with generally accepted accounting principles and University policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals Maintains the University charts of accounts Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations Prepare cash management reports and monthly cash receipts and disbursement analyses Prepare and distribute monthly departmental budget reports Reconcile cash accounts Reconcile student revenue from Bursar system to general ledger Support grant revenue reconciliation Assist in year-end close and various audits (i.e., year-end, uniform guidance, benefits plan audits) Work collaboratively with the Financial Aid, Bursar and other departments to complete projects Assist with special projects as needed Supervise and support the work of the Staff/General Accountant Other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in accounting. A bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration/Management with relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Two to three years of experience in a business office environment is required, preferably in Higher Education
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency on Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, knowledge of Great Plains
• Ability to work independently and flexibility of completion of work assignments
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB and Uniform Guidance for Federal and State Funding

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

EEO/AA Statement

Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard.

In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any information collected for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Affidutive Action reporting purposes will be used solely in compliance with applicable regulations. Providing this information is voluntary and will not affect an applicant’s opportunity for employment or the terms and conditions of employment.