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Averett University Senior Accountant in Danville, Virginia
Averett University is looking for a knowledgeable, driven individual to help the continued success of the University and the community of faculty, staff and students we support. The Sr. Accountant will work closely with the CFO and Controller to deliver superb accounting services. Successful candidates must work well independently in a fast-paced environment.
Averett University offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications
- An bachelors degree or higher in accounting or equivalent work experience
- 3-5 years of accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other standard office applications
- Strong problem solving and reasoning
- Able to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative environment
Primary Responsibilities
- Review of accounts payable and cash disbursements
- Review of cash receipts
- Perform bank and other account reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and month-end closings, including financial statement preparation
- Process and administer payroll
- Assist with support for annual tax and compliance filings
- Assist with preparation of budgets
- Assist with support for financial audits
- Provide superior customer service
Education:
- Bachelors degree
- Masters (Preferred)
Experience:
- Higher Education: (Preferred)
- Excel
- Colleague
Please note:
- Background checks are required for all positions.
- An applicant must have an unrestricted right to work in the U.S.