Accountant/Financial Analyst

Widener University is seeking an Accountant/Financial Analyst to support its Administration and Finance division. The role focuses on treasury reconciliation, financial data analysis, journal entries, variance analysis, process improvements, tax reporting, and preparation of financial and regulatory reports.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for oversight, management, reconciliation, and communication of the University's treasury activity, which requires extracting, downloading, and analyzing large data sets in Excel to research transactions, identify variances, and record journal entries
• Perform detailed data analysis to reconcile subledgers to the general ledger and explain variances, using advanced Excel functions and tools (PivotTables, SUMIF, lookups, and formulas) to manage high volumes of transactional data. Assist in preparing entries, reconciliations, and analysis for monthly and annual close
• Identify, propose and collaborate to implement process improvements with the goal of streamlining routine activities
• Assist with employer related tax reporting and compliance. Assist in generating, printing and mailing annual 1098T’s
• Extensive problem solving, data querying, data extraction, and data analysis
• Preparation of various financial reports and regulatory reporting for the University and its affiliates
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission, values and goals of Accounting and Widener University

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be adept at multi-tasking
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel including advanced functions
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and within deadlines
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment
• May require periodic overtime as needed (quarterly and year-end closings, etc.)
• Experience in higher education or non-profit accounting
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in data analytics and accounting

Benefits:

• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment.
• Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener’s Flexible Work policy.