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resume, and letter of interest to : Controller

Amy Gusso

algusso@national.edu

5301 S Highway 16

Rapid City, SD 57701

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position Description

Summary

The Senior Accountant prepares accounting information to assist in producing financial statements in

accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in accordance with the mission, core

values, and purposes of the university.

Minimum Qualifications

The Senior Accountant must satisfy the following minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business related field; and

2. Three years of work experience in the area of full-charge bookkeeping with one year in the area

of computerized accounting setup and report writing.

Skills and Attributes

The Senior Accountant must possess the following skills and attributes: Ten-key/computer

keyboarding; advanced computer skills; excellent attention to detail and follow-up; good oral and

written communication skills with ability to effectively establish rapport and present information;

dependability; tolerance for multiple demands; administrative recall of procedures; an ability to learn

and maintain confidentiality.

Essential Functions

The Senior Accountant performs the following essential functions:

1. Enters general ledger entries including deposits and other miscellaneous entries.

2. Balances and reconciles asset and liability accounts to the general ledger; reconciles student

accounts to the general ledger.

3. Analyzes account activity, reconciles accounts and makes adjusting entries from approved

budgets.

4. Provides accounting service and prepares monthly account reconciliations for a variety of

account types.

5. Calculates cost sharing amounts and assigns appropriate amounts.

6. Provides technical advice and service to staff and provides advice on complex accounting matters

to department and/or university staff.

7. Researches, analyzes and uses independent judgment in a variety of daily and non-routine

decisions.

8. Prepares and assists in preparation of financial and administrative reports for planning purposes.

9. Assists with audit preparation.

10. Accounts for Title IV funds including preparing fund requests and journal entries.

11. Prepares federal, state, and local tax returns.

12. Prepares miscellaneous invoices and track accounts receivable.

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