What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Liberty University?
Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Assists in the preparation of Statements of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, Statement of Cash Flows and other financial reports. Performs intermediate to advanced range of account analysis and reconciliations. Participates in the closing processes and in the preparation and review of schedules prepared for external audits. Coaches and mentors staff accountants. Reports to Manager of Accounting. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Communication and Comprehension
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.
Driving Requirements
If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.
Time Type
Full time
Location
Onsite
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Intermediate to advanced range of account analysis and reconciliations
- Month and Year end closing process and audits, along with monitoring and review of PBC’s for audits
- Create and establish accounting systems, procedures, and accounting controls
- Apply advanced knowledge of GAAP and Financial Accounting Standards, practices and procedures; assist in implementing new standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel including advanced features along with solid experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Other duties as assigned
- May be requested to supervise the work of other accountants on specific projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA License
- Higher Education experience preferred
- Banner experience preferred
- Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and either Masters in a business discipline or a CPA license
- 5 years accounting experience or 3 years public accounting experience
- Extensive accounting, analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Team player, excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Coach and mentor those in Staff Accounting roles
- Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
- Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
- Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))
- Masters in Accounting or a CPA license
- 5 years accounting experience or 3 years public accounting experience including at least 2 years in a role with advanced responsibilities
- Extensive accounting, analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated experience leading components of month-end close or financial statement preparation
- Ability to support internal and external audits with minimal oversight
- Previous experience in higher education or nonprofit fund accounting
- Team player, excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Coach and mentor those in Staff Accounting roles
- Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
- Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
- Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))
Communication and Comprehension
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
- Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Display self-motivation and multi-tasking skills
- Possess excellent listening and discerning skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
- Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
- Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.
Driving Requirements
If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.
Time Type
Full time
Location
Onsite
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.