Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a higher education organization in Colchester, Vermont. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure timely completion of reconciliations. The role requires strong ownership of general ledger processes and the ability to prepare well-supported accounting entries in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through ongoing analysis, account review, and correction of discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to accounting standards.
• Complete account reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate variances to resolution.
• Perform bank reconciliations by matching transactions, identifying outstanding items, and resolving reconciling differences.
• Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders to gather information needed for accurate financial reporting.
• Support audit readiness by organizing records and ensuring reconciliations and entries are properly documented.• 3+ years of accounting experience, including work at a senior accountant level or in a closely related role.
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close activities in a structured accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial record maintenance.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Experience completing account reconciliations and researching balance discrepancies.
• Practical experience performing bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.