Senior Accountant
Company: Centenary college of Louisiana
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
SUMMARY Assists the controller in all aspects of posting,
reviewing, and reconciling general ledger activity for the
department including preparing financial statements and other
external reports for the College. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs as
the budget manager for the College's Capital Budget program.
Interprets policy in coordination with the Controller to ensure
expenses meet the fixed assets guidelines/requirements. Enters data
into fixed asset accounting system; reconciles PPE accounts
(property, plant, and equipment accounts) and related depreciation
and amortization accounts. Acts as the backup to the accounts
payable clerk. Performs monthly and annual investment accounting
and reporting for endowment funds; Performs monthly and quarterly
account reconciliations and related journal entries; Assist with
the preparation of internal financial statements for monthly and
quarterly financial reporting; Assists in preparation for an annual
external audit, including supporting schedules and footnote
preparation; Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with
College, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard
accounting and auditing procedures; Analyzes and interprets
financial data and prepares financial reports, both on a regular
and ad hoc basis; Assists in the preparation of cash transfers and
draws; Assists in the preparation of IRS Form 990 annual returns;
Assists on the counter during peak student registration periods;
Document processes as necessary to assist in risk and control
identification (includes interviewing, reviewing policies and
procedures and performing analyses of transactions and processes);
Performs general ledger system (SCT Banner) maintenance and
controls; Oversees the records retention and destruction processes
for the Business Office; Support the Development Division in their
activities as necessary; Performs special projects and other
job-related duties as assigned by the Controller. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS Requirements to perform this
job successfully: an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
MINIMUM Bachelor's degree and five years of accounting experience
Working knowledge of general ledger accounting functions Good
organizational and strong communication skills Must be able to work
in a team environment as well as independently Must be able to
multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented Must
possess the computer skills necessary including MS Excel and MS
Access PREFERRED Advanced Degree (Accounting and/or CPA
certification or ability to sit for exam) and three years'
experience Experience in a Public Accounting Firm Higher Education
or Non-Profit experience Experience with SunGard Banner Financial
software Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective,
residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the
United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest
chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is
a member of the Associated Colleges of the South. Please send cover
letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources Centenary College
of Louisiana 2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, LA 71104
Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of
providing an educational experience where students explore the
unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect
their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome
applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas,
beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE. Employment
Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No
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