Senior Accountant

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate
liberal arts education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for
learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action,
and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to
foster in its students’ qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully
to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

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Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Senior Accountant.

Job
Details:

• Location: F&M Campus – Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time,
  Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday – Friday. May require evenings and weekends.
• Reports
  to: Controller
• Department: Finance
• Approved Salary Range:
  $74,000.00 – $80,000.00

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant supports accurate, timely, and compliant financial
operations and reporting at Franklin & Marshall College. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data,
reconciling accounts, supporting audit processes, and assisting with the preparation of financial statements.

Essential Functions:

Core Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance

• Perform reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable accruals,
  fixed assets, deferred revenue, restricted funds, grants, and other operational accounting areas as assigned.
• Maintain
  reconciliation documentation and supporting schedules of assigned monthly account reconciliations in accordance with departmental standards
  and audit requirements; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Accurately prepare, review, and process journal
  entries, adjustments, accruals, and reclassifications impacting multiple funds, departments, and reporting units.
• Prepare recurring
  and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Prepare assigned components of the monthly,
  quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established timelines and internal
  controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and strengthened internal controls; assist with
  development and documentation of accounting procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial reports and supporting
  schedules for internal and external stakeholders, including management, governing boards, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and
  assist in the review of regulatory and compliance submissions including IRS Form 990, escheat and other state filings, NACUBO surveys, IPEDS
  finance schedules, and other higher education reporting requirements ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Serve as backup support for critical accounting functions and participate in cross-training initiatives within Financial
  Operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Audit, Controls, and Process/Policy Management

• Coordinate assigned audit
  support activities by preparing audit workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries under the
  guidance of senior finance leadership.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting procedures, internal controls,
  and process improvements to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Operational Support, Collaboration, and
Systems

• Provide functional support to finance operations staff, including reviewing work for accuracy and offering guidance as
  needed; may assist with training and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement
  initiatives, including testing and validation of financial data and workflows.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as
  assigned in support of institutional financial operations.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with
  Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, or similar).
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles.
• Ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and
  month-end close processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to
  detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial staff.
• Excellent oral, written,
  interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Evidence of a
  commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven
  organizations.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and endowment accounting principles.

Additional
Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background
verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin &
Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage,
dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy
access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access
to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to
having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College
does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national
origin, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other
protected class.

Application Instructions:

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process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application
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attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.

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