Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The university combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

　　At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

　　Through its College of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

　　Job Description

　　The Senior Accountant is an integral member of our Finance department and will play a crucial role in managing grants and receivables, bank reconciliations, account analysis, expense allocations, and asset tracking. As a full-time, exempt employee of the University, you will enjoy working flexible hours from Monday to Friday, between 8:30am to 4:30pm. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our organization.

　　Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:

　　Monitor all Grant Receivables on a monthly basis to ensure timely collection of funds

　　Record and maintain records of Perkins Loans

　　Document and record payroll journal entries and reimbursements

　　Payroll backup responsibilities

　　Balance Sheet analysis on a monthly basis to ensure that all assets and liabilities are recorded properly and on a timely basis

　　Maintenance of the detailed asset ledger in order to track all newly acquired assets and ensures that the proper depreciation expenses are recorded

　　Review of all non-student related receivables to assure that payments are made on a timely basis

　　Allocation of costs to the appropriate cost centers so that expenses are reported properly. This includes the allocation of copiers, work performed in clerical services, utilities to be allocated to their respective buildings, additional costs, etc.

　　Assist with the year-end allocation of the Interest, Amortization, Depreciation, and Plant costs for the Financial Statements

　　Assist the Payroll Manager in processing the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls

　　Perform other accounting tasks and analysis as requested

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or MBA is preferred

　　Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience

　　Experience working in non-profit organizations, preferably institutions of Higher Education

　　Experience working with BANNER or other financial software

　　Must have advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

　　Must be detail oriented and possess analytical abilities

　　Abilities:

　　Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking, evaluating procedures, and providing recommendations to enhance productivity

　　Effective writing and communication skills

　　Comfortable working at a desk or looking at screens for extended periods

　　Occasional ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds

　　Proficiency in using Google Suite and Gmail

　　Benefits

　　The allotted annual salary range for this position is between $65,000 -$75,000.

　　20 days of vacation time

　　12 days of sick leave

　　Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

　　Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available

　　Enhanced coverage for short-term disability

　　Long-term disability insurance fully covered by employer

　　Group term life insurance provided by employer

　　Commuter benefits offered

　　Eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan

　　Employee Assistance Program available