Job Title: Senior Accountant Minimum Experience Required: 3 years Job Description:
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree((foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time, accounting-related experience. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience with automated financial management systems. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include the use of advanced formulas. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (i.e., PeopleSoft or Oracle)Relational database knowledge. Higher Education experience.Brief Description of Duties:- The Senior Accountant will be a key resource for Stakeholders in the day-to-day review of financial data. Stakeholders use this data provided to help make decisions, measure economic performance, and plan costs.
This position is also responsible for processing transactions consistent with SUNY policy and accounting principles.
Be a resource to the organization regarding State translations and guidelines.
Perform complex and more analytical accounting functions, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
Provide insight on past trends and guide the department with business decisions.
Be proactive and anticipate issues and concerns that could result in problems.
Financial transactions, Request and Accounting Processes:
Identify opportunities for improving processes, implementing best practices, and optimizing the efficiency of the Department.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies and procedures.
Analyze financial information to identify trends, inefficiencies, or other insights that can help guide business decisions.
Mentor financial analysts by providing guidance and training.
Work on audit requests, providing necessary documentation, and addressing any questions or concerns.
Review State Journal, Payroll, and Allocation transfer requests.
Provide guidance to Campus stakeholders regarding accounting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Review and assist the work of the associate and staff accountants.
Work collaboratively with the Department to create financial reports.
Be proactive by anticipating issues and concerns that could result in problems.
Ensure all expenditures are compliant with SUNY policy and guidelines.
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