The College of St. Scholastica · 4 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expThe College of St. Scholastica is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform professional accounting and budget support duties. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, preparing financial statements, and providing leadership to the accounting team.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics for various complex account balances
Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries and complex investment entries
Prepare other revenue and expense entries across multiple funds, including intercompany entries
Preparation of financial statements and schedules while providing appropriate commentary on results to management and externally as required
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports for internal and external use
Review, evaluate and update accounting policies as required
Assist with the preparation, coordination, and successful completion of annual financial audit, annual 990, etc. within the applicable timeframe to meet filing requirements
Regularly assess internal controls to safeguard assets and support accurate and complete financial statements
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Collaborate effectively with University staff as needed to provide accounting and financial related support and guidance
Develop and distribute financial reports as needed
Assist with various project requests & deadlines
Provide leadership and oversight to the accounting team to make sure tasks are completed in a timely manner
Hire, train and manage accounting staff and ensure staff completes job duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and performance expectations
Delegate tasks appropriately between the accounting staff based on the needs of the department and the College
Oversee, approve, and update internal and external communications regarding policies and deadlines for the Accounting department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial analysis or budgeting experience
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences
Proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel skills
Supervisory or team leadership experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
CPA preferred
Experience in higher education or non-profit financial management
Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle, or similar)
Company
The College of St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica is an educational institute that provides various educational courses.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Fink
Administrative Assistant to the VP of Academic Affairs, and Chief Diversity Officer
Benjamin Deneen
Chief Information Officer
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