Senior Accounting Associate

Trinity Washington University - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation's capital, seeks a Senior Accountant who will be part of a dynamic team in the office of Business Affairs. This position will report directly to the Controller. Trinity emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and learning across a full range of liberal arts and professional disciplines in undergraduate and graduate education. As such, we are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, who understands and will support Trinity's mission, is able to prioritize when faced with several important deadlines, and most importantly works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger cash and non-cash accounts.
• Prepare and analyze financial data for department planning.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports.
• Review daily donor gift entries.
• Complete excel schedules for monthly and annual closing processes and compile annual audit schedules for general ledger accounts.
• Prepare audit lead sheets for annual audits.
• Perform monthly Title IV reconciliations.
• Review and prepare cash receipt deposits.
• Research and resolve cash receipt or account receivable-related inquiries.
• Serve as a backup for accounts payable, student refund processing, cash receipts entering, and collections accounting.
• Assist students in making payment arrangements and payment plans, as needed.
• Manage campus-wide parking permit system and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Must have a CPA or pursuing a CPA.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must be current.
• At least five years of relevant experience, preferably as a Staff Accountant at a college or nonprofit organization.
• Experience with Great Plains and Power Campus database systems preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers.
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Great Plains and Power Campus database systems preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits
• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%
• Paid Family Leave
• Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment
• Free campus parking
• Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station