Sr. Accountant

capital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital University is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the general ledger and monthly close processes. You will assist in preparing year-end audit papers, reconcile key accounts, and generate routine management reports.

The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and effective communication as you work with the campus community and various departments. Capital University offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• Experience with Colleague (Ellucian) and Synoptix is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger and monthly close processes, including preparation of general journal entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of key accounts and bank statements; ensure subsidiary records agree with the general ledger.
• Manage accounting functions of administrative software systems and payment platforms.
• Perform monthly and annual reporting; assist with year-end audit papers.
• Generate reports and conduct account analysis; respond to information requests from campus community.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Colleague (Ellucian)

Synoptix

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant, integral to the general ledger functions of the Finance Office, monitors and improves office workflows, assists in the preparation of year-end audit papers, reconciles various general ledger accounts, generates and distributes periodic reports for management, performs account/transaction analysis and research, and provides software support for the office.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists operations associated with the general ledger and monthly close processes, including the preparation of general journal entries.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of key accounts, including the bank statements, and ensures that subsidiary records agree with the general ledger.
• Primary person responsible for understanding and managing the accounting functions of administrative software systems and payment platforms.
• Performs monthly and annual reporting functions. Assists with the preparation of year-end audit papers.
• Generate reports, account analysis and research of documentation. Responds to requests for information and assistance with problems from the campus community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and experience in Colleague (Ellucian) and Synoptix is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others as part of a team; be flexible; pay attention to detail; work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative; communicate professionally through both verbal and written means; manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; establish departmental goals and priorities; and contribute to Capital University's philosophy, strategic plan, and goals.

For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life and critical illness insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.