Senior Accountant - Treasury & Revenue Administration

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – TREASURY & REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

nMorris Brown College · Atlanta, Georgia

n OVERVIEW

nReporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant – Treasury & Revenue Administration is a key leader within the Business and Finance Team and serves as a collaborative partner in achieving institutional goals and objectives. This role is responsible for managing cash receipt processes, treasury operations, grant accounting activities, and revenue-related financial operations. The position oversees daily cash management, banking activities, liquidity monitoring, grant compliance, and revenue accounting functions while ensuring timely and accurate transaction recording and financial reporting.

nThis role serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, financial institutions, and student organizations, providing guidance and financial support. The Senior Accountant demonstrates a strong commitment to service excellence while ensuring effective administrative and financial stewardship of institutional resources.

n JOB DUTIES

nThe Senior Accountant must perform the following duties and responsibilities:

nTreasury Management

nnMonitor daily cash balances and liquidity across all bank accounts to ensure adequate funding for operational needs

nPrepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts to support institutional planning and decision-making

nInitiate, review, and monitor electronic funds transfers, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and other treasury-related banking activities in accordance with established internal controls

nPrepare treasury-related reports and analyses for the Controller and senior leadership as needed

nCoordinate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Student Accounts, and other departments to ensure accurate cash planning and cash disbursement activities

nMaintain appropriate documentation and internal controls over cash receipts, cash disbursements, and banking activities

nAssist with annual audits and regulatory reporting related to cash, banking, and treasury activities

n nCash Receipts

nnRecord and reconcile all cash receipts accurately and in a timely manner

nProcess and document deposit transactions in accordance with established procedures

nRecord electronic and bank deposit activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy

nApply accounts receivable payments to the appropriate customer accounts

nReconcile daily payment platform activity and ensure proper recording

nMonitor and record inter-account transfers to maintain accurate cash balances

n nGrant Accounting

nnPrepare and submit grant drawdown requests in accordance with grant requirements

nRecord grant drawdowns accurately in the general ledger

nMaintain and reconcile grant receivable schedules

nPrepare and support grant reporting requirements

nMonitor grant budgets to ensure compliance and proper utilization of funds

n nMonth-End Close Support

nnPrepare and record journal entries in support of the month-end close process

nRecord and reconcile various account activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness

nAssist with account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

nEnsure compliance with established close schedules and internal controls

n nOther Duties

nnPerform other duties as assigned by the Controller and CFO

n n REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

nThe Senior Accountant must display the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

nnMinimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting required from an accredited institution

nMust have at least five (5) years of experience in general ledger accounting

nMBA or CPA preferred but not required

nProficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)

nAbility to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all management levels within the Institution as well as key individuals in other organizations/agencies to provide maximum support to students, faculty, and others being served by the Institution

nKnowledge of accounting, budgeting, general business programs, policies, and procedures is required to ensure effective/efficient use and distribution of financial and other resources

nKnowledge, understanding, and business application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

nAbility to respond effectively to numerous and varied situations, analyze issues, and respond quickly and correctly to resolve problems and support the needs of students, faculty, staff, and others on the Institution

nMust be a "team player" with the desire to promote the entire Institution and all its programs through energetic and effective coordination with applicable Institution departments and appropriate external organizations and agencies

nExcellent listening skills and trained abilities to adapt to a dynamic environment and progressive organization

n n JOB TYPE

nFull-time, 40 hours per week minimum. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including monthly closeouts, registration, and audit season.

Worksite address

atlanta, GA, 30383, US

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