Senior Accountant

at  Providence College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution required
• Five to seven years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems and other technical accounting skills
• Good organizational and communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare and record extensive volume of account journal entries. Research, respond to, and resolve general ledger account inquiries from management, auditors, and other departments. (20%)
• Reconcile and balance general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Perform monthly analysis of various general ledger accounts to ensure that account balances are recorded properly, making corrections on a timely basis. (20%)
• Perform computer control procedures to verify accuracy of departmental feeds into the general ledger. Identify discrepancies and troubleshoot to resolve problems. Maintain spreadsheets associated with departmental feeds. (20%)
• Compile information and prepare schedules for the year-end audits. Assist with the preparation of year-end workpapers, financial statements, and footnotes. (10%)
• Compile information and assist in the preparation of the tax return workpapers. (10%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

• Assist with the preparation of external regulatory reporting requirements, including 1099’s, 1099K’s, and 1042’s. (5%)
• Participate in testing system upgrades. (5%)
• Crosstrain and provide backup support for other members of the accounting team. (5%)
• Participate in special projects. (5%)
• Perform all other duties as may be required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move abou