Job Description

Job Overview
The Accounting and Finance Department is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to monitor the business activities of the organization through the maintenance and control of financial records. The Senior Accountant will also perform advanced accounting functions in the management of the organization’s business affairs.

Essential Functions
Oversee daily processing and accounting functions; ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Monitor and interpret key financial data in the development of cost analysis and reports.
Develop, analyze, establish, and maintain accounting systems.
Perform internal auditing or financial records and act as lead. Interface with internal and external auditors.
Prepare integrated financial and statistical reports, statements and projections and recommendations presented to leadership.
Recommend accounting and control systems.
May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree must be in Accounting or related field.

Required Experience
Three (3) years of accounting related work experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered
Intermediate user of Microsoft products.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:



Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities