Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the finance department for the corporations assigned including all internal and external reporting requirements.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits and competitive wages starting at $50,000/year

Responsibilities

• • Work with the Accounts Payable manager to ensure timely recognition and accurate allocation of expenses
  • Ensure that expenses have been properly allocated to each funding source by reviewing purchasing batches and correcting as needed before posting.
  • Ensure all bank activity is properly recorded in the general ledger – including electronicbanking (i.e. ACH preparation, bank transfers, obtain direct deposit information support, as well as approve bank batches prepared by Cash Accountant.
  • Work with the various Rep Payee and Affordable Housing (AH) program staff to ensure that we have the information needed to record accurate rent information in the general ledger (i.e.move in, move outs, additional rent charges, etc) to proper reporting units, funding sources etc.
  • Assist the sites with use of EPAY Cash Management System for both deposit processing and account balance review.

• • Preparation & posting of general ledger journal entries; with adequate supporting documentation.
  • Preparation of general ledger journal entries
  • Approve bank reconciliations; follow up on reconciling items
  • Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts; including A/R for each program and contract
  • Reconciliation of other general ledger accounts as needed
  • Access and print electronic bank statements for the various banks
  • Go to numerous external websites to pull monthly reports as needed.
  • Entering additions and disposals into the fixed asset software (sage) and reconciliation to general ledger
  • Work with program directors to maximize billing opportunities
  • Ensure expenditures are within budget or have obtained special approval

• • Preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements in conjunction with the other Senior Accountant

  • Timely account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; with proper supporting documentation maintained

  • Preparation of Variance analysis of current month values to budget and prior year

  • Timely distribution of monthly financials and detailed month activity to corresponding program managers

  • Ensuring financial records are properly maintained and recorded in accordance with accounting regulations

• • Working with each program director to develop their budgets, with detailed documentedsupporting assumptions.
  • Timely input of Final Budget into Great Plains software
  • Monitor and manage budget vs. actual variations

• • Ensuring the maximization of funding and legal compliance
  • Ensure all contracts are vouched and collected in a timely and compliant manner

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business-related field or Associate’s Degree in Accounting with 5 years related FT experience.

Must meet DePaul’s Clean Driving Record Policy.

Work Environment

Work Week: Monday – Friday (8 hours per day between 7am – 6pm) overtime as required. . Must meet DePaul’s Clean Driving Record Policy.

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, and Staff Recognition Programs.

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