Senior Accountant - Stow OH

Company: Walsh Jesuit High School
Location: Stow, OH
Posted On: 10/02/2009

&nbsp; <p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong> for a private Jesuit high school with 1,000 students.&nbsp;The position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and works closely with the Accounts Payable/Payroll, staff accountant and a variety of other internal departments including Development.&nbsp;Person must be diligent and self motivated with attention to detail.</p> <p>Primary responsibilities include:</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee accurate and timely month-end closing including preparation of accrual and closing entries;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure the accuracy of financial records in compliance with GAAP and internal control policies; </p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare balance sheet reconciliations;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist with preparation of month-end financial statements including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare monthly actual versus budget department P&amp;L's and obtain explanations for significant variances;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist with the daily banking requirement including monitoring cash accounts daily;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain student billing and activities accounting;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist with establishing and monitoring internal accounting control procedures;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Respond to requests from Administration and department managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist with budget activities;</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work with the Director of Finance to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting.</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 years experience in financial reporting/general ledger area. </p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PC proficient.&nbsp;Experience with Blackbaud or similar accounting systems a plus.&nbsp;Must have strong Microsoft Excel and database skills.</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as good organizational skills.</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.</p> <p> &amp;middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to multi-task, work independently and meet deadlines.</p>df-lj More...

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