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Employer Name: Columbia University

Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Senior Accountant will support the ICAP Cash Management Team with the monthly examination and review of each field office?s Field Finance Report (FFR) and supporting documentation, as well as the processing of field office wire packages and expense journal entries relating to them. The Senior Accountant will assist the Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, and the ICAP Cash Management team with audits, analytical reports, and special project requests. Responsibilities Supports the Cash Management Team with the monthly examination, review, and monitoring of each field office?s Field Finance Report (FFR), transactions, supporting documentation, and payment receipts to ensure accuracy, legitimacy, allowability, and allocability of expenses as dictated by donor, Columbia University and ICAP guidelines and regulations and to ensure that the accounting is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 10% Performs monthly review of the Field Finance Report submitted by the local country office to ensure that the information recorded in the country offices' financial accounting books is in conjunction with the relevant supporting documentation. The monthly review will cover payroll, bank reconciliations, advance registers, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements. 10% Confirms that expenditures are allocated to the correct sponsored projects and budget code. Reviews transactions for proper approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with donor rules and regulations and Columbia University accounting policies.10% Records the summarized version of the local office expenditures into the Columbia University accounting system by project account numbers and budget categories after review of Field Finance Report (FFR). 10% Monitors the approval process of wire packages and expense journal entries up to final approval. 20% Interfaces with field office locations for requests for supporting documentation relating to expenditures and the monthly reporting. 5% Responds to audit requests from field office locations, Finance Teams and Mailman School of Public Health, including the review of transactions in QuickBooks for donor and university compliance on posted transaction ensuring that supporting documentation exists for audited transaction and is in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 20% Supports the Cash Management Team in responding to other auditor requests. 10% Performs other related duties and projects as assigned. 5% Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent in training, and/or experience 3 years of professional experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with varied internal clients Excellent customer service skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications Experience in auditing strongly preferred Knowledge of US Government Rules and Regulations on Reporting and Expenses Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced environment, coupled with experience with international protocols, non-profit organizations or academic institutions is highly desirable Knowledge of Columbia University systems, ARC, ERP Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.