Senior Accountant – Treasury & Reconciliations

Core Responsibilities: Treasury & Cash Accounting • Independently record and review daily cash activity in the general ledger daily, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete, and appropriately coded. • Monitor outstanding check lists and collaborate with the Supervisor to manage escheatment processes. • Maintain weekly cash forecasts. Reconciliations & Balance-Sheet Integrity • Own and complete monthly bank and treasury-related reconciliations, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and supported by appropriate documentation. • Prepare and maintain reconciliations and analyses for assigned balance-sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy. These may include: • Cash and cash equivalents • Clearing and suspense accounts • Investment-related receivables and income • Stock gifts and other treasury-related transactions • Donor database transactions • Bursar database transactions • Investigate discrepancies, apply professional judgment to resolve issues, and escalate non-routine or systemic matters to the Associate Controller. Month-End Close & Audit Support • Support the monthly and year-end close by meeting established deadlines and providing reliable reconciliation support. • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation related to cash and treasury-related accounts. • Serve as a point of contact for auditor questions within assigned areas, under the direction of the Associate Controller. Controls, Systems & Process Discipline • Execute treasury and reconciliation activities in accordance with documented internal controls and procedures. • Document and regularly update workflows and procedures related to all cash management processes. • Utilize Workday and related banking tools to perform assigned tasks efficiently and accurately. • Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for cash and banking activities – including bank account listings (account type, interest rates, and authorized signers) and cash-receipt support – in compliance with institutional record-retention standards. • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency or clarity within existing processes and raise recommendations through appropriate channels. Collaboration & Professional Contribution • Collaborate effectively with Accounting, Restricted Funds, Budget & Planning, Student Financial Services, Development, and other Finance partners to support accurate execution and knowledge sharing. • Provide backup coverage across Finance functions and participate in cross-training initiatives. • Perform other essential duties and responsibilities consistent with the scope and accountability of the role, as assigned.