"Accountant, Senior"

Accountant, Senior

Northern Arizona University

Special Information

• This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.

About the Department/College

NAU Advancement | Foundation engages students, alumni, parents, friends, and the broader NAU community to connect, invest, and inspire current and future Lumberjacks.

About the Position

The Accountant, Senior prepares and presents financial reports to ensure an accurate reflection of the foundation's financial position. This position is primarily responsible for account reconciliations, monthly journal entries and timely response to questions from foundation and university staff. The Accountant, Senior coordinates and provides guidance to lower-level employees to promote clarity within the unit. They recommend new accounting and fiscal control policies to improve department performance and increase efficiency. This position demonstrates knowledge and understanding of non-profit financial accounting.

Responsibilities Include

30% - Account Reconciliation and Accounting Close Entries

• Prepare timely account reconciliations and accounting close entries to maintain accurate financial records for the foundation.
• For example, maintain operational accounting transactions for timely reporting.

25% - Accounting Research & Guidance

• Research and provide guidance on how to properly account for transactions and/or processes to ensure accurate reflection of the foundation's financials.

20% - Financial Analysis and Reports

• Prepare, produce, and present monthly financial reports for review and analysis.
• For example, research transaction history of fund balance and explain transactions to non-accounting foundation and university staff.

20% - Maintaining Data & Accounting Systems

• Maintain and provide oversight of data and integrity of subledger and accounting systems.
• For example, this will include reviewing and analyzing gift agreements for proper system setup.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3 years of accounting experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of accounting tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts, such as preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, invoicing, revenue receipts, and other financial documents.
• Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education.
• Knowledge of university budgeting processes.
• Knowledge of financial reporting in non-profits.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skill in writing detailed numerical computations and reports.
• Skill in computerized accounting systems and applications, such as accounting software.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Listens actively.
• Critical thinker.
• Analyzes complex situations and anticipate issues.

Compensation

Salary range begins at $58,882. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.