Senior Accountant

About Fordham: Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education. Department: Controllers Office Campus: Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Accounting and Reporting, the Senior Accountant supports the Accounting Services group by providing essential accounting and reporting functions and by ensuring financial controls are in place and reports are accurate and compliant with required accounting standards, rules, and regulations. This position may require some evening and weekend hours. Essential Functions: Accounts, reconciles, and reports on debt service activities, investments, leases, plant assets, and bank activities, including timely and accurate record-keeping. Analyzes and reconciles monthly statements, maintains the general ledger, and resolves discrepancies utilizing a solution-based approach. Maintains and reconciles accounting records, which includes processing accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reconciling to various sub-ledgers and other source documentation, and closing of accounting records. Prepares and presents ad-hoc analysis of financially related subjects and reconciliations of financial transactions using queries and reports. Produces clear, accurate, and well-organized documentation to support work performed. Maintains proper internal controls to achieve safeguard of University assets, ensuring reliability and integrity of financial information in accordance with best practices. Prepares complex internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with accuracy on a timely basis, ensuring quality accounting and best practices are followed. Prepares footnote disclosures and supporting work papers for the University's financial statements and related fiscal year audit, ensuring compliance with generally accepted U.S. accounting principles. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience. Preferred Qualifications: CPA or CPA track and/or public accounting experience. Experience performing audit and tax work with a public accounting firm. Experience with financial systems such as Banner, TM1, Business Intelligence Analytics, Lease Query, and Hyland. Minimum Salary: $80,000 Maximum Salary: $90,000