Senior Accountant

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting) serves as a key contributor to the Saint Louis University finance team. This position supports leadership, contributing to the development and maintenance of accurate and timely financial statements and other financial information.

• Maintains and strengthen internal controls over related financial reporting

• Ensures that transactions entered into the University's general ledger are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Prepares various annual financial statements, including certain complex statements and footnotes

• Assists with the annual audit of the University's financial statements, to include preparing work papers and analysis related to the University's operations

• Collaborates with various university departments in the preparation of consolidated general ledger reconciliations

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries

• Prepares various schedules as support for the annual IRS 990 and 990T tax reporting

• Assists in special projects; communicates status of projects

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting

• Understanding of business processes

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization

• Consistently demonstrates and encourages a commitment to quality

• Advanced MS Word and Excel software skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to identify risks, and use data to prepare accurate financial reports

• Ability to accomplish results, meet objectives and effectively prioritize initiatives amid competing priorities within agreed upon timeline

• Ability to recognize areas of process improvement and assist in implementing new processes and procedures

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• Five years of experience in an accounting firm or an accounting position

• Masters degree in accounting or a closely related field

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Previous experience using Workday as a financial system

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.