Senior Accountant

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Senior Accountant

Overview

Assist with month-end closings, the annual audit process, annual tax return process, preparing reconciliations of general ledger accounts, and in maintaining the integrity of the College’s general ledger and financial reports.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare and record extensive volume of account journal entries. Research, respond to, and resolve general ledger account inquiries from management, auditors, and other departments. (20%)
• Reconcile and balance general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Perform monthly analysis of various general ledger accounts to ensure that account balances are recorded properly, making corrections on a timely basis. (20%)
• Perform computer control procedures to verify accuracy of departmental feeds into the general ledger. Identify discrepancies and troubleshoot to resolve problems. Maintain spreadsheets associated with departmental feeds. (20%)
• Compile information and prepare schedules for the year-end audits. Assist with the preparation of year-end workpapers, financial statements, and footnotes. (10%)
• Compile information and assist in the preparation of the tax return workpapers. (10%)

Marginal Duties:

• Assist with the preparation of external regulatory reporting requirements, including 1099’s, 1099K’s, and 1042’s. (5%)
• Participate in testing system upgrades. (5%)
• Crosstrain and provide backup support for other members of the accounting team. (5%)
• Participate in special projects. (5%)
• Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution required
• Five to seven years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems and other technical accounting skills
• Good organizational and communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

Employee Status
Full Time

Salary Grade

Salary Information

Salary
$76,000 - $80,000

Benefits

Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:

• Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
• Provide financial security while you are working
• Build financial resources for retirement
• Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
• Provide educational opportunities for you and your family

These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/

Union Status
Non-Union

Shift:

If other, please enter regular schedule.

EEO Statement

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
AS1002P

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents