ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $73,000 - $78,000 per year
Posted: [contact details available in the full listing]
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Business and Financial Services
Reporting to the director of Accounting, the senior accountant is responsible for the College’s financial records including general ledger account reconciliations, fixed asset and investment schedules, monitoring general ledger accounts, and posting general journal entries. This position will also ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements while working closely with internal departments, external auditors, financial institutions, and third-party…
service providers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business from an accredited college or university
- 4 – 6 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and accounting practices.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of ArtCenter business
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Must be able to work in a collegial manner and assist others in the department as needed
- Customer service-focused individual with excellent written and oral communication skills, detail-oriented, highly organized, able to balance priorities, takes initiative, reliable and resourceful
- Demonstrated experience in cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment into workplace practices within ArtCenter's diverse communities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Ellucian - Colleague
- Experience in higher education
- Experience in non-profit
Essential Functions
Accounting –75%
- Maintain accurate, reconciled general ledger with supporting schedules, including fixed assets, and calculation of depreciation expenses
- Manage all cash related activity, including the reconciliation of bank statements to general ledger, monitoring cash receipts from the accountant and researching any unreconciled cash transactions on an accurate and timely basis
- Reconcile, maintain and report on the College’s investment accounts working directly with outside investment consultants and bankers to ensure that investments are properly valued per FASB Accounting Standard Codification 820
- Prepare journal entries, month-end recurring journal entries and annual audit schedules.
- Prepare quarterly sales tax schedules and reports
- Run daily updates to the G/L for Financial Aid and Accounts Receivable
- Assist in the external year-end audit process
- Set up departments with an online payment gateway provider and serve as a liaison to resolve chargeback issues between the cardholder and the bank
IRS/Reporting – 15%
- Prepare annual 1042-S and submit 1042 return to the IRS
- Coordinate with 3rd party to prepare and submit Grants & Annual Statement to CA Department of Insurance
- File state reports and remit Unclaimed Property in accordance with state rules, guidelines and best practices
Non-Essential –10%
- Follow ArtCenter policies, including safety protocols
- Participate in college committees, work groups, or task forces as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Mandatory Duty to Report
All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the Title IX Administrator/Coordinator, or designee or the Dean of Students or designee. Faculty with a mandatory duty to report are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.
Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), all employees who know of or have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect involving alleged victims under age 18 shall promptly inform local law enforcement or the county welfare department.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
This is a full-time, on-site position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or as defined by the department. Limited remote work may be permitted as part of an approved hybrid schedule, subject to supervisor approval and departmental needs. The College reserves the right to modify work schedules and onsite requirements as needed to meet business needs, with appropriate notice.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust and noise.
Physical: The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 20 pounds); to operate modern office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regular and consistent attendance are required for most positions. Ability to travel between campuses.
Vision: Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as preparing and reading reports, viewing a computer terminal and other normal office work with or without correction.
Hearing: Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal office communication or exchange ideas with or without correction.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this job; they do not purport to describe all functions. Employees may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be changed from time to time as necessary.
Updated 07/2026
Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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