Hope Career Opportunities

Senior Accountant

Hope International University

Position Information

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Assistant Controller

Position Status: full-time, exempt

Position Summary: The Senior Accountant will prepare and perform routine accounting functions for various funds and will assist with the budgeting and annual audit process.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • perform month-end and year-end closing processes
  • prepare monthly journal entries to include accruals, amortizations, deferrals, and allocations
  • conduct balance sheet reconciliations, P&L variance analyses, and assist with preparing financial statements
  • oversee endowment and trust activities
  • assist with Annual Audit preparation as requested
  • assist with accounting software upgrade
  • maintain accounting of miscellaneous receivables
  • other projects and duties as assigned

Employment Standards:

QUALIFICATIONS: To fulfill this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business is preferred with an emphasis in accounting and three to five years of related work experience or graduate degree

Knowledge and Skills: knowledge of the Principles of Fund Accounting and a high-level understanding of GAAP, working knowledge of Word and Excel as the university is standardized on Microsoft Office, and computer experience. Candidate must also have knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment, excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidential information.

Mental Demands: must have the ability to function consistently in multi-task mode; problem-solving and prioritization skills are essential. Candidate must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to concentrate within modular office surroundings with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changes.

Visual Demands: must have adequate visual endurance and acuity to handle all accounting duties including proofreading with extensive computer use

Physical Demands: extended intervals at a computer keyboard, ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds, and possible requirement to climb stairs and walk to various offices on campus

Environment: moderate-paced office with noise from multiple cubicles

Character: must embody Christian character and be actively involved in a local church

Hiring Range: $68,640.00 - $75,000.00


Type: Full Time




Church / Organization Information

Hope International University

Location: Fullerton, CA, United States


Contact Information

Contact Name: HR Director

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Mailing Address: 2500 E. Nutwood Ave