Arizona College of Nursing · 3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Accountant - Hybrid in North Phoenix
Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing nursing school focused on preparing students for careers in nursing and improving community health. The Senior Staff Accountant will maintain the general ledger, assist with the monthly close process, and ensure accurate financial data through various accounting responsibilities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, fixed assets, right of use assets and lease liabilities, and prepaid expenses)
Perform month-end and year-end close activities
Prepare and process journal entries and reconcile accounts including verifying against sources and working with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
Assist in the recording of student payments and work closely with Student Accounts personnel to ensure that receivables in the company’s student information system, Anthology, are reconciled with the general ledger
Process accounts payable ACH payments and checks on a weekly basis
Process weekly payment requests
Manage the expense reimbursement process, including making weekly reimbursement payments to employees, reviewing expenses for eligibility by interpreting policy, resolving unexpected results, and escalating issues, as appropriate
Process annual business property taxes
Process annual vendor 1099 forms
Participate in annual financial audits including schedule preparation and interacting with auditors
Document and enhance accounting processes
Support implementation of new accounting policies and business procedures
Collaborate with operations, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data
Participate in ad-hoc analysis, process improvement initiatives, and strategic projects
Other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Minimum three (3) years' accounting experience
Strong analytical skills, ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts
Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience
Detailed oriented with strong organization and time management skills
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Strong communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts clearly
Preferred
MS Dynamics Great Plains or similar ERP system experience preferred
Coupa procurement software experience a plus
Company
Arizona College of Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College prepare students for in-demand careers to meet the community’s healthcare needs.