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NORTHAMPTON Senior Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant Job Summary: A leader within the accounting and compliance functions of the College, this position manages financial reporting as well as federal, state & local tax and other compliance. This includes managing monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process, preparation of ad-hoc reports, preparation of annual audited financial statements, uniform guidance reporting, responsibility for federal, state and local tax extensions & filings and required educational & debt surveys. This position is a key member of the annual financial statement and uniform guidance audits. This professional would also manage continual process change and improvement. Essential Functions: Financial Reporting & Compliance Tax & Other Compliance General Accounting Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses): Bachelor\'s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated advanced accounting knowledge; non-profit financial, tax and compliance reporting and filing experience. Experience working with diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications: Master\'s degree and/or professional certification such as CPA preferred. Workday experience. Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Deadline and detail oriented. Analytical approach to complicated reconciliation and data problems. Advanced MS Excel skill and proficiency with MS and Google suites and complex cloud-based financial systems. Familiarity with database queries and reports. Ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve problems, and manage multiple tasks. Capacity to work independently and part of a team.