Description

Robert Half is working with a local educational institution who is in search of a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, preparing accounting entries, and assisting with budget and forecasting activities. This position is fully on-site for the first 90-days, and then will transition to a hybrid schedule of up-to 2 days WFH. This role is in the Tacoma, WA area and boasts an EXCELLENT benefits package. Apply today!

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate, prepare, and review general ledger accounting entries for operations, auxiliary services, and capital transactions

• Oversee the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and process monthly interdepartmental charges

• Review and post accounting feeds to the finance module and monitor deferred gift activity

• Administer access to self-service systems and provide training and budgeting support to the community

• Answer routine inquiries from financial managers and other authorized personnel regarding their account activity and/or balance

• Supervise the activities of assigned student workers and establish and maintain valid accounting code data and authorizations for query access

• Act as the first point of contact with third-party administrators regarding routine and ongoing deferred gift fund activities

• Complete required annual surveys and the annual Federal Student Aid FISAP and AOR

• Support the AVP for finance in preparing the University’s 990 tax return

• Oversee rental property income and expense activity, track stock gifts throughout the year, and approve wires, ACH, and foreign currency requests in the Bank of America Cashpro platform

• Provide backup to the Accounting Assistant as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $29-$34/hour, eligible for overtime. This position boasts an excellent benefits package which includes comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, participation in the employers 403b retirement plan with a match, FSA/HSA accounts, Life/AD& D/LTD insurances, Tuition assistance/Remission, and much more! This position also offers 7 days of paid flexible time off, 8 days of paid sick leave, 10 days of vacation (in the first year) and 16 paid holidays, for a total of 41 paid days off per year (8.2 weeks)!

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of progressive accounting experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• Proficient in Account Reconciliation

• Demonstrated ability in Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Experience with Bank Reconciliations

• Deep understanding of General Ledger management

• Capable of executing Journal Entries

• Skilled in Month End Close procedures

• Proficiency in Financial Reporting

• Audit Preparation experience

• Familiarity with Budgeting and Forecasting is preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and on a team

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Knowledge of accounting best practices and regulations

• Flexibility to adapt to new situations and challenges

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

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