Senior Accountant

Description:

Responsible for carrying out accounting tasks of a broad and complex nature. Determines how to record items for P&L and balance sheet activity. Performs analysis and reporting of financial results at the client level. Completes general ledger journal entries, executes month-end close procedures, performs account reconciliations and analyzes balances appropriateness. Required to meet all scheduled monthly financial reporting deadlines and provide accurate and timely analysis and research on assigned departments or colleges. Ensures that all accounting duties are compliant with the established fiscal policies and procedures of the University, the Board of Regents and the State of Georgia

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for advanced level reporting and reconciliations of a variety of financial data
2. Responsible for Treasury Management including cash flow forecasting, management of daily
cash balances, assist with maintaining a working relationship with KSU¿s current bank partner
3. Performs general ledger reconciliations on various liability accounts
4. Prepares and reviews complex journal entries and supporting documentation
5. Assists campus partners with inquiries related to various general ledger transactions
6. Ensures all financial and accounting data is maintained and accurate
7. Participates in monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
8. Prepares and reviews account reconciliations
9. Researches accounting issues and recommends accounting treatment
10. Prepares monthly variance analysis for management review
11. Organizes files and scanning of documents
12. Assists with special projects and ad hoc reporting
13. May provide explanations and/or work direction to other accountants and administrative
personnel regarding more complex assignments

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
Three (3) years related work experience