Sr Accountant

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle both the technical and analytical aspects of the university’s accounting activities. The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and maintaining the general ledger in a collaborative office setting.

You will prepare tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned. A strong knowledge of education-specific practices and ERP systems is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with common Higher Education ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, Banner, PeopleSoft, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial reports
• Performing account reconciliations
• Maintaining the general ledger
• Preparing tax returns
• Assisting with audit preparations
• Performing other accounting duties as assigned

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Tax regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Oracle

Banner

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the both technical and analysis side of the accounting activities at the University of Richmond.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial reports
• Performing account reconciliations
• Maintaining the general ledger
• Preparing tax returns
• Assisting with audit preparations
• Performing other accounting duties as assigned

Working Conditions / Physical Effort

• Works successfully in a collaborative office environment
• Ability to work in an open office setting
• Ability to walk to points on campus within a one-mile radius

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practice including higher education specific practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with common Higher Education ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, Banner, PeopleSoft, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel

Work Hours

Full Time, Exempt Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 7.75 hours/daily, 38.75 hours/weekly

Salary Structure

Pay Grade 7 (Hiring Range $58,011.00 to $76,877.00 annually)

Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world.

Strategic Priorities

Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement.

These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area.

UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought.

With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education.

The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.