"Senior Accountant"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Posting Number: 20110639
Pay Rate: Starting salary: $46,300 (final offer based on experience and qualifications)
Position Type: Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities
Senior Accountant
Starting salary: $46,300 (final offer based on experience and qualifications).

Juniata College, a nationally ranked liberal arts institution, is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a mission-driven college while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the Role
The Senior Accountant provides essential accounting support, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining the general ledger, as well as other general accounting duties as assigned. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with college policies.

Key Responsibilities
· Perform monthly account reconciliations and other general accounting functions.
· Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance.
· Review accounts payable payment runs for accuracy and compliance.
· Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
· Complete additional accounting duties as assigned.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status. EOE

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Strong proficiency in desktop software applications (e.g., Excel, Word).
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic setting.

Supervision Required/Given
This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicants

Why Juniata?
Located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, Juniata College is known for its collaborative community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to student success. Our employees enjoy a vibrant campus environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement (403b), paid vacation and holidays, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, wellness programs, and more.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date: 11/06/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents