The Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely, complete, and accurate preparation of assigned journal entries, monthly accounting tasks and various data compilations under the direct supervision of the Controller. The Senior Accountant also serves as the fixed asset accountant and data analyst. Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include, but are not limited to:Monthly/Month EndPreparing accurate journal entries with all supporting documentation by due date including payroll entries.Reviewing posted expenditures for capitalization, running depreciation by due date, and booking disposals as neededPreparing multiple cash entries (bank deposits, credit card charges from various platforms, etc.)Updating balance sheet reconciliations as assigned with appropriate notes and documentation by due date.Financial Audit/Internal School FundsCompiling data for audit requests assigned by the Controller for external financial audit and for separate Internal School Funds audit.Serving as primary contact for Square and other ISF revenue payment platforms including training usersReconciling weekly deposits and transfers for ISF funds between platform reports and bank.Department RepresentationCommunicating with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in courteous and professional mannerConfronting with and abiding by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.Participating in conference calls for SST/School finance questionsResponding to email and Team messages from internal customers (including Finance) promptly, including during the month end close (response by EOB for less expected)Other TasksResearching items and preparing reports requested by the Controller or CFO. This includes data analysis projectsProposing time saving efficiencies and improvements for workloadServing as backfill for other department members as necessary, including ControllerDocumenting all tasks as part of a departmental Desktop Procedures compilation. Reviewing/updating those procedures semi-annually to ensure currentPerforming other accounting tasks as necessary.