SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Northwestern State University is currently accepting applications for Senior Accountant. This position is responsible for general accounting of the University and must possess considerable knowledge of "generally accepted accounting policies and procedures" and possess leadership abilities.

To apply:Please submit a letter of application and resume toapply@nsula.edu.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

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*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to

apply@nsula.edu.

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or related field of study
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience is preferred in the Ellucian Banner Student and Finance System.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work efficiently under the pressure of deadlines without immediate supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Perform professional accounting work involving the recording, analysis and reporting of financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state, university and NACUBO guidelines; ensure transactions are authentic, properly authorized, properly recorded and prepared promptly and accurately.
• Assist the Controller in the preparation of the Annual Budget, Annual Financial Report, footnotes and other various required fiscal reports.
• Develop, implement, and monitor University policy and procedures.
• Communicate with and prepare information requested by Legislative and internal auditors, and other state agencies.
• Review financial reports to assure accuracy and timeliness of posting revenues and receivables.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets to analyze and project revenues and receivables.
• Calculate and record the reserve for bad debt
• Responsible for monitoring and the projecting of certain expenditures and revenue discounts, including scholarships and fee exemptions.
• Collaborate with Information Technology to streamline, automate, and upgrade Banner/software processes as it relates to finance.
• Understand and identify fraudulent activity
• 1042S preparation and IRS reporting
• Prepares and review various monthly account reconciliations, participate in the rotation of bank accounts reconciliations.
• Research complex issues and transactions and respond to accounting inquiries
• Assists department and administrators with questions relating to the accounting activity.
• Conduct contract compliance review to ensure adherence to terms as it relates to revenue.
• Serve as project lead for standard or systematic changes and as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support the Controller's Office.