Staff Accountant
Job Summary
Basic Function :
Under the guidance of the Tax, Accounting and Reporting Manager, the incumbent’s role will include, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, preparation of year-end financial statement audit schedules, supporting analyses and workpapers for the annual IRS Form 990, monthly sales tax, corporate business income (Form 990T and related States) and other tax related needs.
The Staff Accountant will also prepare the annual financial statements for the College’s retirement plans and international foundation and support the general financial and accounting operations at the College.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
General Financial Operations :
- Perform account reconciliations and analyses over select balance sheet, revenue and expense accounts
- Prepare and record monthly and fiscal year-end journal entries
- Assist in continuous improvement of reconciliations between subsidiary systems and the general ledger
Tax & Related :
- Assist and support with the preparation and development of key IRS Form 990 supporting schedules, collaborate with constituents and complete draft of the annual filing
- Assist with preparation and filing of periodic sales tax returns, sales tax exemptions, business income filings and other required reporting requirements
- Work with manager to prepare supporting schedules for the annual filing of IRS Form 990-T and State unrelated business income tax returns and other reporting requirements
- Support manager with research of tax laws and regulations
Annual and Other Periodic Audits and Filings (financial statements, DOE, DOL and others) :
- Provide support during the interim and year-end financial statement audits including, but not limited to, performing account analysis and preparing assigned schedules
- Prepare the annual financial statements for the College's Defined Benefit Pension and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans and serve as a liaison with the College's Human Resources Department
- Prepare the annual financial statements for the College's International Foundation
- Other duties and as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2 years’ experience in general accounting operations, financial reporting and related areas
- Willingness to learn tax compliance, reporting, and standard filing procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite with strong knowledge of Excel
- Excellent written, analytical and communication skill
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible while responding to deadlines in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and take on new tasks as assigned
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience working in a Higher Education environment or other not-for-profit organizations
- Knowledge of the general financial operations of a higher education institution
- Knowledge of sales, corporate business income and other tax areas impacting not-for-profit organizations
- Knowledge of Ellucian Banner financial systems
- Public accounting experience
- CPA, CPA eligible
Salary Range : 67,000 - 76,0000
67,000 - 76,0000
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting.
Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans;
- flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program;
health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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