JOB TITLE |
Senior Accountant
Division: Fiscal Affairs
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The Senior Accountant reports to the Associate Vice President for Fiscal Affairs. He/she will provide assistance with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules; provide assistance with the maintenance of the University’s system of accounts and records accounting transactions; does computations and applies the various depreciation rates to capitalized items; collects data and prepares monthly reconciliations for accounts within the accounting area; and coordinates data from external departments where monthly reconciliation between the fiscal area and those external areas are required. Provides assistant with the coordination and preparation of the budget process cycle, and performs other duties assigned by supervisor within scope of position.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required. Candidate must have considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; demonstrated ability to apply and adapt accounting principles and methods to a variety of fiscal needs; and assemble, analyze and prepare reports and statements covering complex financial data. An in-depth knowledge of Jenzabar EX and its applications, and matriculating towards CPA certification is a major preference. Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential. The candidate selected must be able to provide direction and guidance to constituents and work with minimum supervision. Previous extensive senior level accounting experience is required.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Senior Accountant
Division: Fiscal Affairs
Recruitment Pool: Open to the General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff
Posting Date: July 10, 2007
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m..
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Candidates must submit an application, an unofficial transcript and three current letters of recommendation to:
Claflin University
Human Resources Office
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-535-5818
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu
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