Senior Accountant
HybridScottsdale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Perform full-scope accounting functions for assigned ASUEP entities, including transaction processing, journal entry preparation and posting, month-end close activities, and review of account activity, trial balance, and financial statements for accuracy and reasonableness. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and workpapers, and support annual financial audits by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and assisting with assigned audit workpapers. Support annual tax return preparation and related filings by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and coordinating with internal Finance team members and external advisors. Serve as a Finance liaison for ASU Enterprise Partners' enterprise risk management program, supporting risk documentation, stakeholder follow-up, meeting coordination, tool administration, and reporting activities. Work hybrid (two days from home) with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3-5 years of experience.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, financial reporting, and internal control concepts
- Ability to perform detailed accounting work, including journal entries, reconciliations, close tasks, workpaper preparation, and review of financial activity for accuracy and reasonableness
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, recurring deadlines, compliance requirements, documentation needs, and cross-functional follow-up
- Demonstrated proficiency with financial accounting software, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel functionality
- High attention to detail and thoroughness in completing accounting, compliance, documentation, and reporting responsibilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial, entity, governance, compliance, subsidiary, University, or other sensitive information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting or compliance requirements clearly and professionally to internal stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, solve problems, and adapt to evolving organizational needs or deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with accounting coursework required
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting, audit, financial compliance or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
Desired Qualifications
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification
- Workday experience or experience with comparable ERP/financial accounting systems
- Experience with financial compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, tax support, debt compliance, covenant reporting, charitable registration compliance, corporate/entity compliance, or international entity compliance
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