Job Description: Under the direction of the AVP, University Controller, the person in this position will assist with the overall general accounting with independent judgment and discretion in planning and carrying out the details of work procedures and methods. The Senior Accountant will assist in managing the University’s accounting operations, including reconciling accounts, improving processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position will perform daily, monthly, quarterly and year-end reconciliations which will require the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
Location: Glenside
Essential Functions:

General Accounting (70%)

• Performs daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions.
• Assists with overall general accounting.
• Prepares bank reconciliations for cash accounts of higher complexity and measured risk.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files.
• Prepares account reconciliation for specific balance sheet accounts and access holding accounts.
• Maintains Aging reconciliations to the general ledger for key functions Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in collaboration with Accounts Payable and Billing office.
• Works with the billing department to identify and reconcile systematic discrepancies.
• Assists with the month-end and quarterly close for the finance team.
• Prepares Management Reports.
• Assists with fixed asset management and reconciliation.
• Assists with preparation of the Audit work papers.
• Analyzes account information as needed.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

Policy Development and Compliance (10%)

• Oversees compliance for areas under his/her purview, and assists with development and updating of financial policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing and implementing accounting procedures.
• Assists in training finance members overseas.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Finance Team Support (20%)

• Provides support to the AVP, University Controller as needed.
• Assists in working groups/ project implementation.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Finance Team by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field required.
• Five + years accounting experience required.
• Great Plains or Colleague application experience preferred.
• Experience with financial system implementations is a plus.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, with a special emphasis on Excel and Word required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is essential.
• Evening and weekend hours sometimes required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal, written, and listening communication skills.Superior attention to detail and high analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and follow through in a timely matter; effective organizational and time management skills. Proof of creative and flexible problem solving with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate well within higher education environment and to deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning financial matters.
• A high level of skill in accountancy, detail and computer systems and their functions in student receivables are required.

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia’s Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we’ve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the “Best in the Northeast” for eight consecutive years. The University’s Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the “most innovative,” and “best value” colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.
Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benets from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University’s values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.
We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

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