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Bucknell University · 23 hours ago

Senior Accountant, Finance Services

Lewisburg, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $91K/yr

4+ years exp

Bucknell University is seeking a Senior Accountant, Finance Services. This role will focus on assisting the university with tax registration, compliance, reporting, and developing accounting controls within the Finance Department.

Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares various internal and external reports

Assists with collecting information and preparing a variety of tax filings

Works with payroll and human resources teams to manage employment-related tax compliance and reporting

Prepares and submits required organizational registrations and filings

Updates and documents accounting procedures, performs reconciliations, prepares journal entries, and supports audit activities

Provides guidance on tax-related questions

Assists with coordination of system and technology projects affecting financial operations

Helps update and monitor record-keeping policies

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingTax complianceCPAWorkday FinanceLeadership skillsIntegrityCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience in financial reporting in higher education/not for-profit industry

Thorough understanding and working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial analytical tools and techniques commonly used in higher education

Preferred

CPA, MBA or other advanced degree

ADP SmartCompliance and/or Sprintax Calculus experience

Workday Finance experience

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options determined by role

Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options

An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)

Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)

Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.

A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives

A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card