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Northern Arizona University · 1 week ago

Accountant, Senior

Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Northern Arizona University is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare and present financial reports that accurately reflect the foundation's financial position. The role involves account reconciliations, monthly journal entries, and providing guidance to lower-level employees, as well as recommending new accounting policies to enhance departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities

Prepare timely account reconciliations and accounting close entries to maintain accurate financial records for the foundation

Research and provide guidance on how to properly account for transactions and/or processes to ensure accurate reflection of the foundation's financials

Prepare, produce, and present monthly financial reports for review and analysis

Maintain and provide oversight of data and integrity of subledger and accounting systems

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting experienceFinancial reportingAccount reconciliationsMicrosoft Office SuiteComputerized accounting systemsEffective communicationActive listeningCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

3 years of accounting experience

A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of accounting tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts, such as preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, invoicing, revenue receipts, and other financial documents

Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education

Knowledge of university budgeting processes

Knowledge of financial reporting in non-profits

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skill in writing detailed numerical computations and reports

Skill in computerized accounting systems and applications, such as accounting software

Communicates effectively

Listens actively

Critical thinker

Analyzes complex situations and anticipate issues

Preferred

Accounting experience in higher education

Company

Northern Arizona University

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At NAU we've focused our mission to drive access and attainment for students in Arizona and beyond, to become a national leader and model in delivering equitable postsecondary value to students and the communities they represent.

Founded in 1899

Flagstaff, Arizona, US

1001-5000 employees