SENIOR ACCOUTING

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. Review and ensure all cash and account reconciliations are accurately performed in a timely manner. Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives and resolve related outstanding reconciling items Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintain a high level of accuracy. Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions Assist the university community with information and queries regarding financial transactions. Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department. Provide training to a new and existing staff as necessary. Perform detailed analytical balance sheet reviews that identify risk and opportunity in the financial statements; prepare, review and record journal entries Ensure that all travel related expenses are processed in an accurate and timely manner. Responsible for all general ledger accounts integrity . Responsible for enforcing and implementing policy and internal controls to minimize the financial risk and exposure of the department. Responsible for working with direct reports to establish and maintain department standard operating procedures records for all department tasks. Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues. Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, training, counseling and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning appraising and reviewing job contributions. Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc. Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives and monitor progress to ensure overall departmental objectives are met.