Senior Accountant, College Foundation

$52,900 - $62,158/Yr

Broward College - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Accountant position at Broward College's Foundation supports the accounting and financial operations of the Finance Department. This role involves applying accounting practices to manage complex accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and assisting with period close requirements. The Senior Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing management reports, and acting as a backup to the Senior Director of Foundation Financial Management Reporting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks outlined in the close checklist, research and process correcting entries, and analyze Balance Sheet and profit & loss accounts to identify errors and propose adjustments with minimal supervision.
• Process Accounts Payables by overseeing the submission of check requests and posting to the financial system for vendor payments and college invoices following internal processes and controls.
• Assist with month-end close processes, including reconciling monthly college invoices and preparing monthly invoices for health science partners.
• Prepare accounting journal entries for receivables and apply revenue recognition for recording expenses and revenue.
• Prepare reconciliations and financial statements for local, state, federal, and private funding sources, and interact with auditors as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting required.
• Six years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Experience using accounting systems to perform accounting and financial functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong technical accounting knowledge to compile and complete analysis of financial statements.
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Full-time regular position with a 40-hour work week.