Senior Accountant: GAAP Expert | Remote Capable

Liberty University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, and assist in preparing financial statements. The role involves close collaboration with staff, coaching junior accountants, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are essential. The position may supervise staff on projects and reports to the Manager of Accounting, contributing to external audits and staff development within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and either a Master's in a business discipline or a CPA license.
• 5+ years accounting experience or 3+ years public accounting experience.
• Extensive accounting, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Intermediate to advanced range of account analysis and reconciliations.
• Month and Year end closing process and audits, along with monitoring and review of PBC's for audits.
• Create and establish accounting systems, procedures, and accounting controls.
• Apply advanced knowledge of GAAP and Financial Accounting Standards, practices and procedures; assist in implementing new standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including advanced features along with solid experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Public communication

Written communication

Coaching and mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Masters in Accounting or CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

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Job description

Liberty University is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, and assist in preparing financial statements. The role involves close collaboration with staff, coaching junior accountants, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are essential. The position may supervise staff on projects and reports to the Manager of Accounting, contributing to external audits and staff development within a