Senior General Ledger Accountant – GAAP & Audit Support

Palm Beach Atlantic University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach Atlantic University is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to ensure financial accuracy through monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and year-end audit support. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, detailed analysis, and collaboration with departments for accurate financial reporting.

The position involves managing the close process, posting complex entries, bank activity, and ad hoc reporting, with a focus on integrity and timeliness within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and strong reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and journal entries per close calendar.
• Independently prepare and post complex journal entries (accruals, deferrals, adjustments).
• Post journal entries for bank transfers, electronic payments, and bank activity.
• Manage recurring monthly adjustment entries.
• Process expense and revenue transfer requests as needed.
• Reconcile non-mandatory transfer accounts monthly and reconcile due to/due from accounts.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, ensure timely month-end close.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and university accounting policies across transactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Reconciliation

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Job description

Palm Beach Atlantic University is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to ensure financial accuracy through monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and year-end audit support. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, detailed analysis, and collaboration with departments for accurate financial reporting.

The position involves managing the close process, posting complex entries, bank activity, and ad hoc reporting, with a focus on integrity and timeliness within a university setting.