Senior Accountant

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The university combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its College of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is an integral member of our Finance department and will play a crucial role in managing grants and receivables, bank reconciliations, account analysis, expense allocations, and asset tracking. As a full-time, exempt employee of the University, you will enjoy working flexible hours from Monday to Friday, between 8:30am to 4:30pm. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our organization.

Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:

• Monitor all Grant Receivables on a monthly basis to ensure timely collection of funds
• Record and maintain records of Perkins Loans
• Document and record payroll journal entries and reimbursements
• Payroll backup responsibilities
• Balance Sheet analysis on a monthly basis to ensure that all assets and liabilities are recorded properly and on a timely basis
• Maintenance of the detailed asset ledger in order to track all newly acquired assets and ensures that the proper depreciation expenses are recorded
• Review of all non-student related receivables to assure that payments are made on a timely basis
• Allocation of costs to the appropriate cost centers so that expenses are reported properly. This includes the allocation of copiers, work performed in clerical services, utilities to be allocated to their respective buildings, additional costs, etc.
• Assist with the year-end allocation of the Interest, Amortization, Depreciation, and Plant costs for the Financial Statements
• Assist the Payroll Manager in processing the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls
• Perform other accounting tasks and analysis as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or MBA is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience
• Experience working in non-profit organizations, preferably institutions of Higher Education
• Experience working with BANNER or other financial software
• Must have advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Must be detail oriented and possess analytical abilities

Abilities:

• Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking, evaluating procedures, and providing recommendations to enhance productivity
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Comfortable working at a desk or looking at screens for extended periods
• Occasional ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• Proficiency in using Google Suite and Gmail

Benefits

The allotted annual salary range for this position is $70,000.

• 20 days of vacation time
• 12 days of sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
• Enhanced coverage for short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance fully covered by employer
• Group term life insurance provided by employer
• Commuter benefits offered
• Eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program available