Senior GL Accountant na Westcliff University

Description

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. Now, imagine that this company also offers A flexible hybrid work schedule

• Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? 

If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing: At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity.

Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment. 

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference? 

Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together! 

Senior GL Accountant

We are seeking a full-time Senior GL Accountant to provide general accounting  support to the accounting department. Under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, this person will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions related to balance sheet, income statement, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close. 

Job Functions: 

• Prepare journal entries and other transactions into the ERP system
• Maintain various subledger (fixed assets, prepaids, ROU assets, etc.) records
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and complete corrections
• Support monthly financial close in accordance with the established close schedule
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and propose corrections
• Provide support to other departments and team members as needed
• Assist with annual audits

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• Performing all other duties as assigned
• Understanding accounting transactions
• Strong ability to work accurately with detail and numbers
• Familiarity with a database and merchant service accounts
• Organization skills, attention to detail, productive and dependable worker
• Ability to deal with volume, detail, repetitive daily input, and time constraints
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within demanding deadlines and maintaining accuracy
• Ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to answer questions and resolve problems with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and be able to work independently as needed
• Maintain a high-level of professionalism by being proactive and advising supervisor of potential problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge using Microsoft Office software and Google Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Previous experience in general accounting 
• Experience working with major ERP Systems

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound