Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst

Widener University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst to play a pivotal role in advancing the University's financial integrity and operational excellence. This position is central to ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making at all levels of leadership. As a trusted partner within the Division of Administration and Finance, the Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst will not only manage core accounting functions but also drive process improvements, enhance compliance, and deliver insightful financial analysis. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments such as Advancement, Bursar, Human Resources, and Financial Aid. This is an opportunity to contribute to the University's mission by strengthening financial stewardship, optimizing reporting systems, and providing actionable recommendations that shape the institution's fiscal health and long-term sustainability.,

• Maintain and monitor financial accounting and reporting processes, policies and systems. Continuously focuses on process improvements and simplification of financial accounting and reporting processes.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequacy.
• Monitor and assist with the implementation of new accounting standards applicable to the University.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional accounting and financial practices.
• Advance processes for monthly and other routine reporting to simplify report preparation and prioritize analysis.
• Key member of financial close process. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes reporting and trend analysis. Identifies and documents fluctuations in University financials.
• Oversee accounting for restricted funds including establishing cost centers in Colleague, evaluating overages and external reporting as needed.
• Reconcile, review, and analyze financial statement line items as assigned.
• Works closely with other departments across campus including but not limited to Advancement, Bursar, Human Resources and Financial Aid.
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission, values and goals of the Controller and Widener University.
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Three (3+) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel including advanced functions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate to senior leadership.
Preferred:
• Experience in higher education or non-profit accounting.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague.
• Certified Public Accountant.