Senior General Ledger Accountant at Palm Beach… · University

SUMMARY
In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Senior General Ledger Accountant ensures financial accuracy and compliance by performing monthly general ledger account reconciliations, completing journal entries, and assisting with the year-end audit process.

General Ledger Management
Prepares general ledger reconciliations and journal entries as part of the monthly close process in accordance with the established close calendar.
Independently prepares, analyzes, and posts complex journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and adjusting entries, ensuring accuracy, appropriate supporting documentation, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Prepares and posts journal entries to record bank transfers, electronic payments, and bank activity.
Manages recurring monthly adjustment entries.
Processes expense and revenue transfer requests as needed.
Reconciles non-mandatory transfer accounts monthly.
Reconciles due to/due from accounts monthly.
Performs detailed account reconciliations, investigates and resolves reconciling items, and ensures timely completion of month-end close activities.
Maintains compliance with GAAP and University accounting policies in all assigned financial transactions and reporting activities.
General Financial Services Functions
Acts as a liaison for University departments regarding finance-related matters.
Assists with providing information for the annual financial statement audit and single audit.
Prepares sales tax returns and remits sales tax.
Completes special projects and ad hoc reports as assigned.
Backs up Staff Accountant and AP Administrator as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience. CPA preferred.
EXPERIENCE
3+ years of accounting or finance. Experience with higher education or not-for-profit preferred. Demonstrated knowledge Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong reconciliation and accounting skills.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times.
Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
Adaptable/Flexibility – Ability to change or adjust to change.
Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues, connects data points through analysis and logical conclusions/actionable strategies.
Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye.
Business & Financial/Budget Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of financial concepts, accounting, marketing and organizational functions.
Confidentiality – Maintains the necessary confidentiality and discretion required for the position
Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.
Problem-solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
Project and Time Management – Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Self-development – Grow one’s self-awareness, abilities, skills, and/or talent.
Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others both departmentally and cross-functionally.
Technology – Strong aptitude to learn new technologies as department processes evolve.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

Benefits & Perks
Join a Christ-first university community committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and investing in the well-being of its employees. Palm Beach Atlantic University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Health, Wellness, and Retirement
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and work-life support
Wellness Program, including access to the Greene Complex Health & Fitness Center
Retirement Savings Plan with a 7.25% employer match
Time Away from Work
Generous Paid Holiday Time Off, including Good Friday and Easter Monday; the day before and after Thanksgiving; and a two-week Christmas Break.
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Spiritual Retreat Days
Additional Benefits
Tuition Benefit for eligible full-time employees and their dependents for courses at PBA.
Additional Employee Perks
Free parking
One complimentary meal per week in the Fraser Dining Hall
10% discount at the PBA Campus Store
Commuter discounts for Brightline and Tri-Rail
Free admission to the Norton Museum of Art