Senior Accountant Analyst

Company: Brooklyn Law School
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accounting Analyst REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller, Controller, Vice President of FinanceSTATUS: Full-Time, Exempt, Hybrid SALARY RANGE: $72,000-$85,000SUMMARY: Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School (BLS) is a distinguished, independent law school located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The Law School is searching for a Senior Accounting Analyst to support the Vice President of Finance, the Controller, and Assistant Controller on finance-related projects and tasks. The Law School's size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to providing the best legal education, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate in the business of operating a successful educational institution.Responsibilities include:Perform, analyze, review and report on financial monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including reconciliations of balance sheet accountsEnsure adherence to internal control standards, policies and procedures.Review certain financial data on a quarterly basis and consult with management Create financial reports using various reporting systemsAssist with the review process of the payment of invoices. Fulfill banking responsibilities to support day-to-day operations.Assist with the performance, analysis, and review pre- and post-payroll bi-weekly runs to ensure accuracy.Assists with investment accounting, analysis and review. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.Manage and report on budgets for the Student Bar Association (SBA) and Student Organizations in accordance with internal and external reporting needs.Assist with the coordination and completion of annual audits and reviewing financial reports/support, as necessary.Work on special projects as directed by the Assistant Controller, Controller, Vice President of Finance.Required:Bachelor's degree in accounting.Five years of experience in accounting or finance roles.Robust financial analytical skills.Meticulous attention to detail.Highly skilled in the use of Excel spreadsheets, data analysis, and visualization, with the ability to create complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.Strong organizational and project management skills.Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal correspondence.Experience with ERP systems (Colleague a plus) and database management.Aptitude for understanding information system structures and building reports.Familiarity with QuickBooks.Preferred:Experience in Higher Education or Not-for-Profit is preferred, but not required.Knowledge of US GAAP as it relates to Not-for-Profits or Higher Education.Audit experience with an accounting firm is a plus. Brooklyn law school has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.Brooklyn Law School values a diverse and vibrant community and affirmatively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and life experiences.Compensation details: 72000-85000 Yearly SalaryPI62ede3348366-25660-35794363

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