Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Accountant who will perform routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and an ability to respond accordingly. S/he oversees activities on various accounts, analyzes past and current data and prepares expense projections and operational forecasts. S/he assists with the annual external audit and quarterly trustee reporting. S/he is responsible for development, review and implementation of policies and procedures relating to joint venture accounting and reporting in the General Accounting department. S/he generates routine and ad hoc reports and conceptualizes projects and follows through. S/he serves as a project lead for accounting projects and provides direction to less experienced staff concerning accounting issues. S/he possesses strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.



Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare the monthly School of Medicine GAAP financial statements package and record required journal entries.
Assist with variance analysis of fluctuations to budget and prior year.
Prepare selected footnotes to the annual audited financial statements of the University, as well as supporting schedules for the unaudited quarterly University financial statements.
Assist in the preparation of materials for the quarterly Trustee Finance and Audit Committee meetings, as well as, other meetings.
Review and analyze significant accounting transactions to ensure proper GAAP treatment which may require research of technical accounting literature.
Participate in the review and analysis of each joint venture’s monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages and annual audited financial statements, if applicable.
Review and analysis of joint venture annual audited financial statements.
Perform daily accounting functions including reviewing divisional journal entries to ensure proper posting in SAP.
Review of GAAP reporting hierarchy in Analysis for responsible accounting areas. Prepare reconciliations of various SAP accounts and modules.
Develop proficiency in relevant accounting and reporting pronouncements, most notably, Not for Profit Presentation of Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition and Lease Accounting standards.
Provide excellent customer service to divisions, departments and faculty and provide information to JHU personnel in a prompt, accurate and cordial fashion.
Execute various reports using the SAP Analysis reporting tool from the various reporting modules, such as Special Ledger, Funds Management, Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Grants Management.
Work with and mentor staff accountants.
Develop, document, implement and maintain department policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
Three years of progressively responsible related work experience. If bachelor's degree is in unrelated field, four years of progressively responsible experience is required.
Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.