Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Description
Pay Range: $50,000-$65,000 per year.

Thank you for your interest in this opening at Webster University. Webster University is a private, non-profit higher education organization and our compensation and benefits package is considerate of this in support of our mission to ensure high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Webster University values and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our benefits include a 7.5 hour standard work schedule, quick access to a comprehensive benefits package, retirement match, liberal vacation and holidays, work/life balance, immediate access to no cost graduate degree and more.

This position manages all processes for fixed asset, investment, endowment, pledges, and international accounting, along with related reconciliations and journal entries. This position is also responsible for tax preparation and assisting with month-end closing.

Ensures compliance with GAAP, federal regulations and university policy.

Responsibilities include performing a variety of advanced accounting and administrative functions. This position uses independent judgment and analytical problem-solving skills to identify and solve complex problems. Responsibilities include in-depth research and coordination with multiple internal and external areas to finalize analysis and solve accounting, tax and reporting issues.

This position maintains confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to the Business and Finance division. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Location:
Webster Groves Campus-WEBG

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Minimum of 4 years accounting experience.

Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting practices and financial administration, including cost allocation and reporting preferred.

Experienced with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Working knowledge of automated accounting systems

Ability to prepare a variety of financial analysis, including the allocation of costs.

Ability to prepare reports, schedules, work papers, and analyses.

Ability to perform tax research and apply governmental rules and regulations to prepare tax forms.

Detail orientation with effective analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University community.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Jenzabar CX or Jenzabar One is preferred.

Department
Accounting Services-ACSV

Special Instructions For Applicant

Please provide a resume and a cover letter.

Physical Demands

Within range of a normal office environment. This position falls under our Flex-Remote policy. Standard hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.

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