Lancaster-Lebanon IU Hiring for Full-time Senior Accountant Job at Lancaster, PA Full Time

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Serves as a member of the Fiscal and Administrative Team (FAST) and works closely with the FAST representatives (reps) to support Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and Support Services Unit (SSU) management teams. Supports the work of the SBU/SSU management teams through attendance at regularly scheduled meetings and preparation of management reports to support informed decision-making. Responsible for accounting functions, grants management, budget preparation, financial reporting, financial analysis, account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, file cleanup, and general ledger maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Associates Degree or equivalent coursework required; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred. CPA, MBA, or Master’s Degree in Business Field preferred with minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience in governmental accounting

Skills: Knowledge of accounting principles and practices * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, business periodicals, financial reports, governmental regulations * Advanced skills using MS Excel, MS Word * Proficient with accounting software and related technology * Proficient skills using MS Power Point and MS Access database software * Accurate and efficient data entry * Attention to detail * Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and make critical-work related decisions oftentimes under tight deadlines * Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and well-developed interpersonal skills to successfully work with other departments/functions * Ability to define and analyze problems of a complex nature * Tact and diplomacy * Ability to handle confidential data

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.88 per hour

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location