"Senior Staff Accountant"

Mitchell Hamline School of Law is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Staff Accountant. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for complex accounting duties which may include ensuring the overall processing of all journal entries, analysis of data, preparation of management reports and financial statements, assist with audit prep and process, and account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP. Areas of responsibility include prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, grants and pledges. In addition, this position assists in documenting policies and procedures for the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Journal Entries

• Prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, grants and pledges.

Daily Cash

• Record daily cash items.
• Analyze cash needs.
• Perform cash forecast scenarios

Account Reconciliation

• Analyze account balances.
• Prepare account reconciliations.

Financial Statements & Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Proof accounting reports for accuracy

Audit

• Assist with annual financial statement audit including footnote preparation and audit schedules.

Policies and Procedures

• Develop finance policies and procedures for review by management.

Secondary job activities:

• Serve as a back-up to a variety of positions within the Business Office.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to audit, identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Positive team participation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A team player who is solution driven with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Highly motivated with project management skills.
• Technical skills including ERP systems and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or relevant field of study (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5 years accounting experience
• Experience in higher education organization
• General accounting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification -preferred CPA

Pay Range

The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
• Generous Holidays and Winter Break
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation package

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will be on a rolling basis until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the School's discretion.