Senior Accountant - Financial Accounting and Reporting

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations, income statement analyses, and other tasks as assigned.

Keys Duties for this position include:

• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts along with the identification, analysis and resolution of any discrepancies.
• Perform variance analysis of various income statement lines.
• Preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual accounting entries and submit within established deadlines.
• Assist in completion of annual financial statements and audit schedules, and other reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with others to identify, recommend and potentially implement process improvements. Document processes and procedures, and participate in cross-training.
• Other projects and analyses as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a minor in accounting or finance.
• A minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated success in a position of similar responsibility.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical, time management, complex problem-solving, analysis, and organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment in determining the best approach to performing the job functions and projects, both individually and in coordination with others.
• Ability to identify best practices and implement improvements.
• Must be a dedicated professional and team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels of the organization.
• Travel to and from main campus to attend meetings or events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant license.
• Prior experience in a University or other not-for-profit organization, including experience in a decentralized environment collaborating with other departments. • Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with large amounts of data and system implementation experience.

Authority & Accountability

• This position will not supervise individuals or develop policies. There is opportunity for identification of inefficiencies in processes and implementation of process improvements.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

• Complex account reconciliations may require research, interpretation of technical literature and communication of recommendations to management.

Internal/External Contacts

• Communicate status, issues, ideas for process improvements and interpretations of accounting standards to management.

Department

Capital Assets Accounting

Compensation Range

Benefits Guidebook

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. 

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.