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SalaryWhat's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.
Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
- includes domestic partner coverage
The Senior Accountant has responsibility for recording monthly activity for the company operations in a timely and accurate manner; collaborating with other Accounting staff, Business Office, Financial Planning & Analysis and Student Accounting functional department leaders to maintain accurate financial statements; performing financial statement analysis; quality control, reconciling, reporting, cost savings initiatives, lease modifications, departmental budgets, providing reports and support for external financial reporting requirements; participating with and supporting the analysis of the budget and forecast; serve as back up to accounts payable and certain business office functions, and assisting with special projects as needed. Incumbent must assure that the Company philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. This position can be hybrid or virtual.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
1. Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings that conform to GAAP, including recording all assigned journal entries to the general ledger in a timely and accurate manner, and perform thorough ledger reviews at the transactional, account, and statement levels.
2. Reconcile accounts monthly, research discrepancy and proposing corrections as needed, reporting material findings to supervisors.
3. Work with other accounting staff and functional departments to ensure that transactional activity is coded accurately and financial reporting integrity is maintained.
4. Analyze campus financial statements monthly and develop variance explanations for distribution to management.
5. Maintain and build month-end reporting for review of financial actuals versus plan and forecasts.
6. Develop and maintain Quality Control measures.
7. Vendor projects as assigned (cost reduction project).
8. Capital investment and fixed asset tracking, inventory, and reporting – adjustments for actuals and changes.
9. Restricted funds and donations tracking, reconciliation, and reporting
10. Assist with required filings state annual reports, business license, sales tax, property tax, IRS, state registrations and licenses, bonds. Includes leading the 1099 and 990 filing process.
11. Lead support for lease administration,
12. Business office support as needed to include risk management (e.g. claims, COI), accounts payable, and treasury functions.
13. Assist with budget preparation process as assigned.
14. Prepare campus financial audit schedules and resolve auditor questions.
15. Initiate and assist with special projects, particular those involving advanced spreadsheet skills.
16. Work well independently and with little supervision.
17. Assist with special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree, Accounting or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of related experience, progressive experience preferred.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and business office processes.
- Experience with computer-based accounting system and Microsoft, Advanced Excel
- Experience in a higher education environment preferred.
- Detailed and accurate.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
- Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
- Ability to work independently as well as alongside members of a team
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, video conference, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive
