Senior Accountant - Higher Ed Budget & Client Liaison (Hybrid)

Mcclintockcpa; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McClintock & Associates in Bridgeville, PA is seeking a Senior Accountant who will partner with managers to prepare budgets, act as the primary liaison with clients, and oversee staff accountants while demonstrating strong technical writing.

The role requires 3–5 years of higher education experience, preferably in Financial Aid, with emphasis on data analysis and effective communication to build client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in higher education, preferably in Financial Aid.
• Strong communication and business acumen to develop client relationships.
• Ability to balance employee workloads and analyze data for decisions.
• Must be able to work with Managers and Supervisors on budgets and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets with Managers and Supervisors.
• Act as primary liaison with client.
• Oversee staff accountants and demonstrate technical writing capabilities.
• Test student files: FAFSA, Verification, Title IV disbursements, and Pell/Direct Loan eligibility.
• Perform testing of institutional and accounting areas per audit programs.
• Test Clery Act areas and related reports; ensure compliance.

Skills

Budget preparation

Client liaison

Staff supervision

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Higher education in Financial Aid

Job description

McClintock & Associates in Bridgeville, PA is seeking a Senior Accountant who will partner with managers to prepare budgets, act as the primary liaison with clients, and oversee staff accountants while demonstrating strong technical writing.

The role requires 3–5 years of higher education experience, preferably in Financial Aid, with emphasis on data analysis and effective communication to build client relationships.