Description du poste Senior Accountant
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Position Details
Position Information Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Senior Accountant Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME Description UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site () for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.
The Accounting Department is part of the Business Office. There are approximately 30 employees in the Business Office and 6 employees in the Accounting Department. A few exciting initiatives we are working on include:
Automation efficiencies between AP and Accounting Helping and strategizing a potential new purchasing department. Assisting on testing and being a collaborator on upgrading UNE ERP system Banner
Position is eligible for a hybrid schedule upon successful completion of a 90 day probationary period.
The Senior Accountant provides accounting and internal control support for the Accounting Manager; prepares reconciliations, account analyses and special reports as necessary; and assists management with the accounting and financial reporting processes and systems to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, University policies, and federal, state, and other external requirements. Responsibilities
Monitor processes and controls over cash and banking activities. Such banking activities include but are not limited to, daily bank activity processes including on-line deposits, voided checks, positive pay disbursement controls, bank wires, bank lockbox activity, resolve and record credit card charge backs and returned checks. Reconciliation of certain third-party statements (e.g. health centers) related to bank reconciliations; follow-up with third-party and University staff related to reconciliation items. Assist with processing and reconciling controls over student loans. Review and record third party processor's activity reports related to student loan payments, cancellations, and adjustments. Make other general ledger journal entries as requested by the Assistant Controller and Controller. Ensure documentation supporting such entries are maintained and organized. Assist other staff by providing support or instruction over reconciliations/account analyses and documentation requirements. Assist with review of reconciliations/analyses performed by other staff. Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improving efficiency and controls. Prepare or assist with reconciliations and analyses of general ledger accounts as assigned. Assist with preparation for, and support during, the annual financial statement and compliance audits. Assist with management/maintenance of BANNER general ledger chart of accounts and their related attributes. Assist with monitoring of BANNER posting routines such as payroll, student billings, among others. Participate as one of the finance liaisons to the University community to answer questions, correct errors and resolve accounting related issues in addition to providing financial or other information as requested. Seek opportunities and make recommendations for changes in Office of Accounting workflow and procedures to improve customer service and efficiency. Create various reports using administrative software report writing tools. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting or other appropriate discipline, plus three to five years of general accounting experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. CPA certification a plus. Accounting experience in not-for-profit environment preferred.
Significant experience with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, database systems, report writing and query tools, and word processing. Thorough understanding of accounting systems, and how they integrate to create financial statements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Professional communication skills, both oral and written. Interaction with various University constituents and departments is expected. Self-motivated and reliable. Experience with BANNER (or similar enterprise resource software systems) a plus.
EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2022PS0260P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
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