Senior Accountant

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY • Salt Lake City, UT • 4h ago

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Professional 308

Pay Range: $73,000.00 - $109,400.00

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will manage complex accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports. They will prepare and analyze general ledger entries, reconcile accounts, oversee fixed asset management, and assist with audits, all while ensuring compliance with GAAP. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will support financial planning and process improvements and contribute to the overall financial health of the university.

The Senior Accountant is a key individual contributor who applies strong accounting judgment, supports audits and reporting, and contributes to continuous improvement of accounting processes.

What You Will Do

Prepare and record journal entries, including daily bank activity and other routine and nonroutine transactions.

Assist with preparing and recording investmentrelated entries, as applicable.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and fiscal yearend close activities, including preparation and posting of general ledger entries.

Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts on a monthly basis; research and resolve discrepancies.

Analyze account activity and financial trends to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Maintain and reconcile subsidiary ledgers by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions.

Support effective internal controls by following established procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related reports.

Provide technical accounting guidance and support to staff and crossfunctional partners.

Research accounting issues and apply professional judgment to daily and nonroutine matters.

Support audit preparation and execution, including documentation and auditor requests.

Maintain accurate, complete, and uptodate accounting records and documentation.

Serve as backup for other accounting functions as needed to ensure continuity of operations.

Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned by accounting leadership.

Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and... For full info follow application link.

Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, col or, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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