Senior Accountant
Irvine, CA Finance
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered?
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  • A flexible hybrid work schedule
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  • Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

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*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.

*Diversity and inclusion are at our core.*
At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or age – you belong here.


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!


The Senior Accountant will be responsible for daily AR transaction input and reconciliation of Student Information System (Student First) activity and SAP Accounting software. This role with also be responsible for Monthly/Yearly AR close elements and AR GL and bank reconciliations.

This position will report to Accountant Department Lead and will work with AR/Student Accounts

Manager to achieve their duties and responsibilities.


We are only considering candidates that are available for a hybrid schedule (ideally a minimum of 3 days per week on campus) after training.


Duties, Responsibilities & Requirements

? Daily transaction posting of AR/Revenue entries to accounting system (SAP)

? Reconciliation of daily student transactions

? Maintaining accurate AR aging balance in Student Information System (SIS)

? Reconciliation of AR balance between SIS and SAP

? Track and reconcile timing difference between transaction posting and bank activity

? Perform monthly GL and Bank reconciliation related to Accounts Receivable

? Support month & year end close process

? Assist with yearly Audit requirements

? Understanding of accounting rules and procedures per GAAP

? Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets

? Aid in the implementation and updating of accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.

? Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information

? Excellent Analytical skills and highly detail-oriented

? Identify areas for improvement to implement enhancements to processes

? Other tasks as needed

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

? Bachelors degree in accounting or business is highly preferred

? Five to seven years of related experience in an accounts receivable and accounting position

? Must be familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices, procedures and third party collections

? Work under general supervision

? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

? Experience in Higher Education is a plus.


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.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Description
$70K-$80K/yr