Senior Accountant

Posting Summary

Position Title: Senior Accountant

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Office Of Fiscal Services

Job Summary: Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the open position of Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will prepare financial reports, perform account reconciliations, analyze general ledger accounts, and assist with External audit. AA/ EOE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting.
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• See minimum qualifications.

Special Requirements Summary

Work Hours: Full time

KSA's

Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies:

• Knowledge of general ledger accounting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ARGOS, Banner Ellucian database software.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills; detail oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, review and reconcile reports from Loan fund servicer to the general ledger; prepare Loan fund quarterly financial statements and audit schedules for financial statement audit.
• Prepare monthly City of New Orleans Sales Tax return for review and submission.
• Review and record monthly receipts from Lockbox and Virtual Lockbox accounts; reconcile gift revenue accounts per the general ledger to IA system reports.
• Prepare journal entries necessary as part of routine tasks (ie. reclassifications, adjustments).
• Prepare monthly banking transfers forms for transfers from Lockbox, Virtual Lockbox, Operating Account, and Restricted Fund accounts.
• Record and review all prepaid expenses; perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger prepaid accounts; prepare annual audit prepaid accounts schedules.
• Prepare journal entries to record annual expense accruals and reversal entries for accruals in next fiscal year.
• Review and reconcile auxiliary revenues monthly (external event rentals and faculty and staff housing).
• Review quarterly 941 reconciliations provided by Payroll department; prepare quarterly 941 Tax returns and supporting schedules for review by the Controller before submission to the IRS.
• Perform monthly review and reconciliation of various Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assist with preparation of schedules for External Auditors as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Posting Number: S404P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 04/01/2025

Posting Date: 02/11/2025

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Attach online only your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Letter of Recommendation
• Other