Senior Accountant - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

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Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and ability to respond accordingly.
• Oversees activity on various accounts.
• Analyzes past and current data and prepares expense projections and operational forecasts.
• Assists with audits.
• Designs and generates routine ad hoc reports and graphs.
• May maintain grants and assist with budgets.
• Coordinates computer operations.
• Conceptualizes projects and follows through.
• May provide direction to less experienced staff concerning accounting issues.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and one year of professional accounting experience OR equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics (CCSCBE) at Emory University seeks an experienced, highly organized, collaborative, and service-oriented Senior Accountant to support the efficient and successful execution of its global educational programs and research collaborations. CCSCBE is a dynamic, multi-faceted unit within Emory College that offers traditional academic coursework alongside a rapidly expanding research portfolio.

 

The Center also houses three well- established international educational programs serving adult learners as well as pre-K through secondary education contexts and collaborates across the university and with institutions of higher education worldwide.

 

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in financial management, compliance, and operational support across the Center’s academic and research activities.

 

Financial Operations and Accounting

• Manage general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Execute payments for vendors, individuals, honoraria, and expense reimbursements.
• Support vendor bidding and contracts through the procurement process, ensuring compliance with Emory policies (e.g., sole source justification, international purchasing and contracting).
• Oversee requisitions and the creation of purchase orders.
• Track scheduled grant and gift payments and communicate payment status to relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively maintain documentation and employ best practices to identify and mitigate potential compliance or liability risks.
• Work with Emory Merchant Services and Arrow to maintain PCI compliance; work with internal team to pull reports from Clover POS and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Claim wire transfers reimbursing Emory for expenses

Grants and Sponsored Programs

• Support grant administration and compliance in partnership with Emory’s Research Administration Services (RAS) across pre-award and post-award phases including calculations and reporting for time and effort.

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders as required.
• Develop and maintain budget updates, actualizations, and projections

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, policies and procedures within Emory and beyond, and work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate across cultures and contexts.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and follow- through.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

 

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