Senior Accountant
On-siteCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the Mount Mercy campus Purchasing Coordinator and primary contact for purchasing and accounts payable inquiries. Manage the Accounts Payable email inbox, process invoices, and ensure compliance with institutional purchasing policies. Administer the campus Purchase Card program, including cardholder management, transaction reconciliation, and monthly uploads. Assist with daily and monthly accounting operations, account reconciliations, and financial reporting activities. Support month-end and year-end closing processes while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Manage all student account billing activities, including billing table maintenance and account adjustments related to enrollment changes, housing, fines, and other charges. Oversee student payment plans and coordinate with third-party payment processors. Collaborate closely with accounting and student account teams at St. Ambrose University to support aligned and integrated financial operations. Contribute to continuous improvement of business processes and internal controls.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; or", "Minimum of four years of recent, progressively responsible accounting, finance, or related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting or ERP systems.", "Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.", "Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.", "Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems independently, and maintain confidentiality.", "Experience in higher education, student accounts, accounts payable, or related financial operations preferred.
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