Senior Accountant - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Overview:

This position supports the financial operations of the College by performing complex accounting services related to preparing, analyzing, maintaining and reviewing various financial transactions, financial statements, records and reports.

 

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related discipline. Required
• Certified Public Accountant. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of related experience in an environment using computerized accounting systems, preferably in a college, university, or other fund accounting system. Required
• Knowledge of and experience with property, plant and equipment accounting procedures. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Superior ability with personal computers, network and mainframe applications and spreadsheet software. Required
• Competence in verbal and written communication skills. Required
• Ability to work with a variety of work assignments simultaneously while experiencing frequent interruptions. Required
• Specialized knowledge in computer financial system reporting tools. Required
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Required

 

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the fixed asset accounting for the College, from acquisition through disposition, including building/renovation projects, the annual inventory, surplus asset sale, lease evaluation and specifics related to grant funded assets, according to College policy.

Reconcile fixed assets records with the general ledger, ensuring all journal entries are properly recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles on a timely basis, including depreciation expense for the College and Community Arts Center.

Provide training to staff and College employees related to fixed asset system.

Maintain files and deeds for all College owned property.

Maintain and process all property taxes due on College owned property.

Reconcile external property appraisal reports with College's insurance list.

Responsible for developing financial reports as needed by the Financial Operations department, President's Council, and Cost Center Administrators as directed by supervisor or the CFO.

Assist in the preparation of federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines; keep informed of governmental regulations and procedures affecting the institution's finance and accounting procedures.

Prepare program review analysis for Academic Affairs annual review.

Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and various other accounting statements and reports as required; provide interpretation of results as appropriate.

Prepare work papers as required for annual audit of College's records.

Research and resolve errors related to general ledger transaction uploads.

Provide department back-up for accounting processes as needed.

Assist with annual budget development and management.

Review and approve all budget transfer requests submitted by College departments.

Audit all petty cash funds throughout the College and report findings to supervisor.

Assist in ensuring that all appropriate internal control procedures are effectively in place.

Assist in any special projects assigned to the department.

Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge.

Maintain a congenial, customer service, attitude with all members of the College, including employees, students and their families, and with vendors and outside contractors with whom the College does business.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features:NonePay Transparency:Based on minimum education and experience qualifications the annual salary range is $60,000- $75,000.College Statement:This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.EEO Statement:

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 

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Job Code:L3134