Miami University · 7 hours ago
Senior Staff Accountant
Oxford, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$56K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expMiami University is a scholarly community seeking a Senior Staff Accountant. The role involves providing accounting services, preparing journal entries, and financial reports, and participating in the monthly and year-end close of the general ledger.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform monthly and year-end close of the general ledger
Create, record, and approve various journal entries
Work closely with representatives from Shared Services and Auxiliaries to maintain financial records
Responsible for the Workday set up related to various business units
Prepare year-end audit workpapers and financial statements for the University
Responsible for accounting related to assigned GASB pronouncements or other accounting guidance
Responsible for monthly reconciliations, including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, auxiliaries, leases, and workshops
Monitor and respond to various stakeholders using the General Accounting mailbox
Monitor completion of the NCAA audit workpapers
Responsible for completion of state regulatory reporting
Escrow accounting
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Financial Reporting & Compliance or the Chief Accounting Officer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/ or general business AND 5+ years of experience as an accountant outside of public accounting or two or more years of experience in public accounting
Requires a strong proficiency with PC-based software including an advanced proficiency with Excel and experience with other analytical tools
Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical, time management, and organizational skills are required
Knowledge of GAAP and the accrual basis of accounting are required
Requires the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Experience with ERP software is required
A criminal background check is required
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master's degree in a business field (MBA, MTax, or MAcc)
Experience with fund accounting in a university or similar environment
Experience with Workday and Google applications preferred
Working knowledge of GASB and FASB pronouncements preferred
Company
Miami University
Strong academics, highly personal instruction, energetic campus life, successful graduates — Miami University sets the standard for public higher education on one of America’s most beautiful campuses.
Founded in 1809Oxford, Ohio, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Ballou
EY Professor, MBA Faculty Director, and Co-Founder, Isaac & Oxley Center for Business Leadership
Dan L. Heitger
Co-Founder, William Isaac & Michael Oxley Center for Business Leadership
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