Senior Accountant at ST MARYS COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA – Moraga, California

The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting functions, including in-depth account analysis, audit support, and application of key accounting standards in a dynamic and challenging environment. The Senior Accountant collaborates with the Controller and finance team to enhance effective, efficient and reliable accounting practices and results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analysis, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. Ensuring all entries are entered in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations and have a general understanding of accounting standards including, ASC 606 and ASC842
• Perform close activities related to month-end, and year-end close deadline and accounting activities related to monthly reconciliation and analysis
• Contribute to the annual audit process by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and coordinating with external auditors
• Identify and assist with process improvements for balance sheet account reconciliations
• Work on Ad Hoc projects
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or 150 credit CPA eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience including public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 firm.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with Colleague or similar ERP system.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience evaluating and testing internal controls over financial reporting, specifically within a higher education environment.
• Experience with using the FASB codification
• Experience with processes used to automate accounting processes
• Experience auditing not-for-profit colleges and universities, including familiarity with unique accounting standards and regulations applicable to the sector (e.g., FASB ASC 958)
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and experience conducting audits in accordance with Yellow Book requirements.