Senior Accountant

Salary/Position Classification

• $64,900 - $70,600+, Dependent on Experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The Senior Accountant serves as the University’s subject matter expert for complex financial data integration between enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Peoplesoft Campus Solutions, Human Capital Resource Management, and Finance, This position will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial transactions impacting the general ledger. This role leads the reconciliation strategy, exercises independent professional judgment in resolving complex accounting issues, establishes financial controls, and develops institutional policies and procedures that mitigate financial risk.

Duties & Responsibilities  

• Manage and serve as the University’s subject matter expert for complex financial data integration between enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Peoplesoft Campus Solutions, Human Capital Resource Management, and Finance.
• Manage the accounting structure transactions including item types, non-item type transactions and how they post to the UND general ledger.
• Lead and develop the reconciliations between all ERP systems and the general ledger daily, including identifying, documenting, and correcting errors as well as communicating with the department contact so the error is understood and rectified going forward; lead the creation of the reconciliation of data fields between ERP systems.
• Validate Campus Solutions software modifications to ensure continued compliance with accounting standards and accurate financial accounting and reporting.
• Responsible for the development of and documentation of policies and procedures and how those policies and procedures are shared for reference and training; represent UND’s interest in system-wide NDUS User Group meetings; partner with the Student Finance, as well as NDUS CTS business analysts, to identify issues and work to resolve them; establish best practices for ERP integrations.
• Responsible for accounts receivable, including balancing to the general ledger monthly and approving all manual accounts receivable adjustments; lead, manage and create accounts receivable reports that are user-friendly for tracking and reporting accounts receivable data.
• Research and solve A/R accounts that have been reported to have a potential error; exercise independent discretion in resolving complex problems, accounting discrepancies, and mediating solutions.
• Prepare complex accounts receivable allowance calculation including documenting and communicating to campus; validate accounts receivable allowance percentages; work with all impacted stakeholders in documenting the process to properly post ACH payments to ensure accurate posting to the A/R accounts.
• Responsible for understanding, documenting, and troubleshooting all charging and payment processes to improve troubleshooting issues; serve as the escalation point for complex accounting issues.
• Collaborate to create proposals to formulate new processes or system modifications; document and send solutions to North Dakota University System (NDUS) Core Technology Services (CTS) of potential problem areas; manage, document, and review the internal controls in all ERP systems.
• Recommend process improvements; interview, hire and assist in supervising indirect employees, student employees, and part-time temporary employees.
• Prepare and distribute Merchant Fee Allocations monthly.

Required Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of data analysis functions of Excel with ability to generate a management summary of the data.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills – including written, oral and listening: articulate ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively, showing sensitivity to one's audience.
• Ability to influence team without direct authority and navigate through difficult or ambiguous situations.
• Assesses situations, considers alternatives, and chooses appropriate course of action while weighing potential risk.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to take initiative, be self-directed and maintain very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability working in a cohesive team, willing to back up and support other team members and treat others with respect, while confidently contributing to the team.
• Maintains a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changes with a positive outlook; open to new and different ways of doing things.
• Ability to quickly and rationally grasp the “big picture” goal.
• Ability to look for efficiencies in processes and offer value added suggestions to customers about their needs.
• Positive outlook.
• Utilizes knowledge of industry to make practical applications in everyday operations.
• Establishes priorities and organizes work in a logical manner to accomplish goals.
• Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking & Investments, or Finance.
• Five years of progressive responsibility experience in related business environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft software, specifically Campus Solutions.
• Educational background or professional experience with governmental/fund accounting.