"Senior Accountant"

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining and reconciling all accounts in the plant assets, long-term debt, payroll liabilities.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the university fixed assets accounting and proper paperwork for capital projects, according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Calculation of annual depreciation expense and monthly reconciliation. Reconcile and maintain Banner Fixed Assets database
• Review and approve/deny fixed asset, long term debt, requisitions in Banner
• Monitor prepaid deposits for capital projects and construction in progress
• Prepare roll forward schedule for fixed assets
• Provide accounts reconciliation and analysis, including capitalization and depreciation of building, land and capital improvements, equipment, and computers
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline purchase, utilization, and disposal of fixed assets
• Liaison with Facilities and Technology Directors, Budget Director to discuss proper coding of capital expenditures and forecasting
• Reconcile capital lease accounts
• Prepare required audit schedules for assigned accounts
• Maintain roll-forward schedule of long-term debt trustee activity, debt accounts, including principal and interest payments including investigation and resolutions of discrepancies
• Reconciliation of US Bank statements. Book interest held at the banks
• Post interest income from Deposits Held by Trustee
• Post Quarterly income/expense associated with Interest Rate Swap
• Reconcile all bond related accounts, including the Deferred Bond Issuance Costs, Bonds Payable, Premiums/Discounts and Deposits Held with Trustees
• Reconcile all payroll related liability accounts including investigation and resolutions of differences
• Prepare accrual entries and detailed analysis at month end to provide insight into fluctuations and alert management of any issues you may identify
• Prepare annual long-term debt and Fixed assets external reports
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college required. Master’s degree preferred.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students. Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students. Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online. At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. Our Mission: Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world. Benefits Eligible: Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. EEO Statement: Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu. The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. Campus Safety: Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here.