Barnard College · 6 hours ago
Senior Accountant – Treasury & Reconciliations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expBarnard College is seeking a Senior Accountant – Treasury & Reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of the College’s cash and treasury-related accounts. The role involves executing treasury activities, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes with a focus on collaboration across Finance.
Continuing EducationEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Independently record and review daily cash activity in the general ledger daily, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete, and appropriately coded
Monitor outstanding check lists and collaborate with the Supervisor to manage escheatment processes
Maintain weekly cash forecasts
Own and complete monthly bank and treasury-related reconciliations, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and supported by appropriate documentation
Prepare and maintain reconciliations and analyses for assigned balance-sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy. These may include: Cash and cash equivalents, Clearing and suspense accounts, Investment-related receivables and income, Stock gifts and other treasury-related transactions, Donor database transactions, Bursar database transactions
Investigate discrepancies, apply professional judgment to resolve issues, and escalate non-routine or systemic matters to the Associate Controller
Support the monthly and year-end close by meeting established deadlines and providing reliable reconciliation support
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation related to cash and treasury-related accounts
Serve as a point of contact for auditor questions within assigned areas, under the direction of the Associate Controller
Execute treasury and reconciliation activities in accordance with documented internal controls and procedures
Document and regularly update workflows and procedures related to all cash management processes
Utilize Workday and related banking tools to perform assigned tasks efficiently and accurately
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for cash and banking activities – including bank account listings (account type, interest rates, and authorized signers) and cash-receipt support – in compliance with institutional record-retention standards
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency or clarity within existing processes and raise recommendations through appropriate channels
Collaborate effectively with Accounting, Restricted Funds, Budget & Planning, Student Financial Services, Development, and other Finance partners to support accurate execution and knowledge sharing
Provide backup coverage across Finance functions and participate in cross-training initiatives
Perform other essential duties and responsibilities consistent with the scope and accountability of the role, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive accounting experience, including independent ownership of reconciliations and support for month-end close
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring and forecasting
Experience working with ERP systems; (Workday experience strongly preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet close-cycle deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills and sound professional judgment
Commitment to the values and mission of higher education
Preferred
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or other complex, multi-fund environments
Prior exposure to audit processes and auditor requests related to cash and balance-sheet accounts
Company
Barnard College
Barnard College provides liberal arts education to young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eileen DiBenedetto
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance
Kelli A. Murray, JD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer
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