Senior Accountant
On-siteBerea, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities while maintaining the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Oversee revenue recognition for tuition, fees, housing, and dining streams per ASC 606, manage complex AP/AR transactions, and reconcile subledgers to the general ledger. Serve as a key liaison during annual external audits, prepare audit schedules, and recommend improvements to internal controls and accounting procedures. Collaborate across departments to support financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement of financial systems. Submit a resume and cover letter via the Baldwin Wallace University Employment and Careers webpage.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
- Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of and ability to use accounting principles, practices and procedures including governmental accounting, and computerized accounting systems
- Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Must be able to work independently, respect confidentiality and maintain courtesy in dealing with students, vendors, faculty, staff and visitors
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Must have a high attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Must have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Must have a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical financial stewardship
- Must have a collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments
- Must successfully pass a background check
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- CPA or progress toward CPA
- Experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Ellucian, Workday, Jenzabar, Blackbaud)
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