Position Title:

Senior Accountant, Finance Services

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President, Finance Services, Bucknell University is seeking a Senior Accountant, Finance Services. This role will focus on assisting the university with federal, state and local tax registration, compliance; reporting and return preparation; and developing and implementing accounting controls within the Finance Department. Assists in the direct oversight of the financial compliance and reporting of the University, including but not limited to: tax, payroll, disbursements, Department of Education and Information Technology (IT). This position requires a fundamental knowledge of tax law and accounting principles in order to accurately report and document the University's tax and financial information to various tax jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.  This position requires strong leadership skills, high integrity, and the ability to represent the organization on many levels and on multiple project teams.

Reporting Relationships / Direct Reports:

Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Finance Services

Work Setting:  

Hybrid, with an expectation to be on-campus for training, followed by the opportunity to work 1 day remotely following a successful training period.
 

Work Schedule: 

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, with additional hours as needed to complete the work of the position.
 

What You Will Do:

• Prepares various internal and external reports.

• Assists with collecting information and preparing a variety of tax filings.

• Works with payroll and human resources teams to manage employment-related tax compliance and reporting.

• Prepares and submits required organizational registrations and filings.

• Updates and documents accounting procedures, performs reconciliations, prepares journal entries, and supports audit activities.

• Provides guidance on tax-related questions.

• Assists with coordination of system and technology projects affecting financial operations.

• Helps update and monitor record-keeping policies.

• Non Essential Functions: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive. Additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience in financial reporting in higher education/not for-profit industry.

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial analytical tools and techniques commonly used in higher education.

Preferred, But Not Required: 

• CPA, MBA or other advanced degree

• ADP SmartCompliance and/or Sprintax Calculus experience

• Workday Finance experience
   

Physical Requirements:

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands

Review of applications will begin in mid-late January.

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

72,640.00-90,800.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.