Senior Accountant

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING • Milwaukee, WI • 4h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) seeks a Senior Accountant. Services performed include, but are not limited to, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, interpreting and implementing MSOE policies, responding to audit requests, and supporting accounting personnel. Duties include: Preparation of adjustments, journal entries, data entry, and posting, on a monthly or as needed basis, to ensure integrity of the general ledger and financial statements. Timely reconciliation of various accounts. Audit preparation, planning and completion of PBC\'s, required schedules and financials. Assist in the development of documentation, implementation and improvement of financial policies and procedures. Research, track and resolve accounting issues. Advise Director of Finance on accounting issues. Participate in the maintenance of accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and facilitate information flow by working collaboratively with other University departments. Prepare various financial statements and reports for the University, auditors, regulatory agencies, and others both internal and external to the University. Analyze and recommend accounting and financial reporting improvements with a goal of using systems effectively and efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and strong internal controls. Ensure that all transactions are made in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Federal, State and University guidelines. Work independently, with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Maintain the fixed asset ledgers by recording additions, disposals, and depreciation, which reconcile with the general ledger. Work with internal MSOE departments to maintain accuracy of accounting of school meal plans. Work with Advancement and other departments related to their spend of donor restricted funds. Reconcile A/R Auxiliary accounts monthly and collaborate with associated departments to maintain accurate records. With guidance from the Associate VP of Finance, ensure proper accounting for all grant activity. Provide back up support for the daily cash management, including fraud controls, transfers, and internal reporting when needed. Position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Employee may work remotely up to 1 day per week. Minimum requirements: Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting plus 2 years of accounting or financial analyst experience within the higher education or nonprofit field, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, year-end audit work, and fund accounting responsibilities. To apply, email resume to: jonesjr@msoe.edu. Reference job title when applying. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years of accounting or financial analyst experience within the higher education or nonprofit field, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, year-end audit work, and fund accounting responsibilities ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To apply, email resume to: jonesjr@msoe.edu. Reference job title when applying.

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