Senior Accountant

Description

Senior Accountant

POSITION: Senior Accountant

SUPERVISOR: Controller

DEPARTMENT:  Business Office

• LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Fulltime

GRANTFUNDED: No

SOC Code: 132011

Senior Accountant Description:

Tiffin University is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Business Office team. This position plays a key role in managing financial reporting, general ledger operations, payroll accounting, and audit support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative—helping ensure financial accuracy and compliance while supporting the university’s mission.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.
• Manage general ledger functions and month-end close processes.
• Oversee payroll accounting and investment reconciliations.
• Support external audit preparation and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and grant accounts.
• Maintain accurate fiscal records and assist with tax and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with departments across campus to ensure proper documentation and reporting.

Requirements

Senior Accountant Requirements:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is required.
• A master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the related field.

Other:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Senior Accountant Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Health Savings & Flex Spending Accounts: Options to save pre-tax dollars, with employer contributions to your HSA.
• Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for short-term disability, supplemental life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off for vacation and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
• Education Benefits: Tuition assistance and benefits for you and eligible family members.
• Support Services: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Established in 1888, Tiffin University offers nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, and the Arts and Sciences, all within a student-centered, community-driven environment. Known for its practical, real-world approach to education, TU combines traditional and online learning to serve students from across the U.S. and globally. Faculty members bring industry experience and valuable professional connections, helping students gain hands-on learning and career opportunities. The 153-acre main campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends historic charm with modern facilities, while programs are also offered online and internationally, including in Bucharest, Romania, and through a dual degree partnership with the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. With over 30 majors—ranging from cybersecurity to commercial music—Tiffin University provides an education designed to deliver real-world results and lifelong value.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer