We are seeking a Sr. Accountant who will perform routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and an ability to respond accordingly. S/he oversees activities on various accounts, analyzes past and current data and prepares expense projections and operational forecasts. S/he assists with the annual external audit and quarterly trustee reporting. S/he is responsible for development, review and implementation of policies and procedures relating to joint venture accounting and reporting in the General Accounting department. S/he generates routine and ad hoc reports and conceptualizes projects and follows through. S/he serves as a project lead for accounting projects and provides direction to less experienced staff concerning accounting issues. S/he possesses strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly School of Medicine GAAP financial statements package and record required journal entries.
• Assist with variance analysis of fluctuations to budget and prior year.
• Prepare selected footnotes to the annual audited financial statements of the University, as well as supporting schedules for the unaudited quarterly University financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for the quarterly Trustee Finance and Audit Committee meetings, as well as, other meetings.
• Review and analyze significant accounting transactions to ensure proper GAAP treatment which may require research of technical accounting literature.
• Participate in the review and analysis of each joint venture’s monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages and annual audited financial statements, if applicable.
• Review and analysis of joint venture annual audited financial statements.
• Perform daily accounting functions including reviewing divisional journal entries to ensure proper posting in SAP.
• Review of GAAP reporting hierarchy in Analysis for responsible accounting areas. Prepare reconciliations of various SAP accounts and modules.
• Develop proficiency in relevant accounting and reporting pronouncements, most notably, Not for Profit Presentation of Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition and Lease Accounting standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to divisions, departments and faculty and provide information to JHU personnel in a prompt, accurate and cordial fashion.
• Execute various reports using the SAP Analysis reporting tool from the various reporting modules, such as Special Ledger, Funds Management, Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Grants Management.
• Work with and mentor staff accountants.
• Develop, document, implement and maintain department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible related work experience. If bachelor's degree is in unrelated field, four years of progressively responsible experience is required.
• Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Sr. Accountant 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday- Friday 37.5 hours 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/JH at Keswick 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Financial Reporting  
Personnel area: University Administration