Senior Accountant

DIVISION: Business & Finance

DEPARTMENT: General Ledger Accounting

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

WORK LOCATION: Columbia, South Carolina

REPORTS TO: Controller

Position Summary

Work within the General Ledger/Grant Accounting Department to maintain the College’s general ledger in order to carry out internal and external financial accounting and reporting responsibilities.

Essential Function

• Prepare general ledger entries and reconciliations to facilitate timely month-end closing Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly account analyses of balance sheet and income statement accounts Assist with analysis of financial statements and variances on a monthly basis
• Assist with month-end close of general ledger and analyses Assist with annual financial and compliance audits
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required along with at least three years of high-volume accounting experience
• Intermediate level or knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and resolve accounting applications Strong analytical skills
• Auditing skills with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts
• Must be proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office products; Jenzabar EX knowledge a plus Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team player and with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance, problem-solving and results
• Evidence of increasing professional responsibility is essential and the ability to work proactively and independently
• Detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to work as needed or required to meet assigned deadlines
  
  

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education or not-for-profit accounting

Application Procedures

Please submit a Benedict College Employment Application which is on the College’s website (www.benedict.edu) along with a resume’, three letters of reference, and an official transcript. No phone calls; position will be open until filled. Applicant information should be submitted to:

Office of Human Resources

Benedict College

1600 Harden Street

Columbia, SC 29204