Senior Accountant

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia, US
$80,429.00 - $157,238.93; not specified; not speci...
Hybrid
General ledger review
Month-end close activities
Financial statement line item review
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective monitoring of the University’s general ledger transactions, working under tight deadlines on a multitude of accounting activities

Job Summary

  • The Senior Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective monitoring of the University’s general ledger transactions, working under tight deadlines on a multitude of accounting activities.
  • Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
  • The position requires solid accounting skills, leadership and good judgment that is critical to the University’s success, and must develop an atmosphere of teamwork with department personnel, other Georgetown departments, and OCFO leadership.

Matching Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective monitoring of the University’s general ledger transactions, working under tight deadlines on a multitude of accounting activities.

Salary

$80,429.00 - $157,238.93; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger review
  • Month-end close activities
  • Financial statement line item review
  • Year-end audit preparation
  • Complex cash account reconciliations
  • Internal accounting controls compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Service oriented demeanor
  • Creative problem solving
  • Strong time management
  • Higher educational institution experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • CPA Certification
  • 8+ years progressive experience
  • Strong technical accounting expertise
  • Leadership and good judgment
  • Analytical, modeling, and dashboard experience
  • Experience writing fiscal policies and procedures

Work Rights

Not specified

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