Vanderbilt University · 3 days ago
Accountant, Sr.
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expVanderbilt University is seeking a Senior Accountant to support all departments within the Division of Administration. The role involves overseeing day-to-day business operations, approving purchase requisitions, performing complex financial analysis, and preparing various financial reports while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Provide information monthly to the Senior Business Officer concerning expenditures, reimbursements, and balances for operating budgets. Flag unusual fluctuations and alert management of concerns
Perform multiple accounting transactions to accurately record deferred revenue, inventory, prepaid expenses, meal plan allocations, tax, and other business activity for multiple DofA departments. This includes – but is not limited to – preparing entries such as accounts receivables, cash management, credit card reconciliations, internal billings, intracompany transfers, journal entries, and month-end reconciliations
Reconcile accounting transactions against external source systems to ensure accuracy of records and resolve discrepancies where needed
Prepare applicable tax reports and summaries including – but not limited to – sales, business, property, and liquor-by-the-drink taxes, and unrelated business income tax
Serve as Financial Unit Manager for various DofA departments, which includes reviewing and approving expense reports, budgetary responsibility, and approval authority for purchases up to $10,000
Maintain the division’s accounting records and provide information regularly to upper management regarding expenditures, reimbursements, balances for operating budgets, and any unusual fluctuations or concerns
Perform monthly review of accounting reports to ensure entries are accurate and all business activities are submitted timely
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and participate in special projects as needed
Lead, cross train, and serve as a resource for DofA accounting team members
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education – or relevant equivalent combination of education, military experience, and skills – is required
4+ years of accounting experience
Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger
Skill in Excel and Word applications is necessary
Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting is preferred
6+ years of accounting experience
Experience with tax reporting
Prior experience with Oracle ERP
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, understanding their needs and goals
Ability to work co-operatively with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively
Openness to change, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a variety of situations, with individuals or groups
Company
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.55MKey Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M
Leadership Team
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Bharat Bhuva
Professor
Bill Blot
Professor
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