Financial Reporting Coordinator

Job Title: Senior Audit and Financial Reporting CoordinatorJob DescriptionThe Senior Audit and Financial Reporting Coordinator oversees College and Foundation audits, prepares comprehensive financial statements and supporting schedules, and leads key aspects of the monthly and year-end close process. This role serves as the first level of review and approval for journal entries and account reconciliations, ensures compliance with GASB and FASB requirements, and maintains strong accounting controls and procedures. The coordinator also supports federal, state, and local audits, enhances automated accounting and reporting processes, and partners closely with Finance and IT to safeguard data integrity, strengthen ERP controls, and deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate College and Foundation audits from planning through completion, including organizing timelines, documentation, and communications with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare complete and accurate financial statements and related supporting schedules for the College and Foundation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Compile, organize, and maintain audit documentation, ensuring that workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting evidence are clear, well-documented, and audit-ready.
• Lead key aspects of the monthly and year-end close process by performing detailed account analysis and reconciliations for balance sheet and related accounts.
• Serve as the first level of review and approval for journal entries prepared by others as part of the close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper support.
• Serve as the first level of review and approval for account reconciliations prepared by others, verifying that differences are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly.
• Prepare annual financial statements and disclosures in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements.
• Maintain and enhance accounting controls and procedures to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support federal, state, and local audits by providing requested schedules, explanations, and documentation, and by addressing auditor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Improve automated accounting and reporting processes by identifying opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and control enhancements within the ERP and related systems.
• Partner with Finance and IT teams to maintain data integrity within the ERP, strengthen system controls, and ensure reliable and effective financial reporting.
• Create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel to analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, and support reporting and audit needs.
• Leverage a large-scale ERP system to record journal entries, perform reconciliations, and generate financial reports.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within the accounting and reporting function, recommending and implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and timely resolution of financial issues.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in accounting.
• At least 7 years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• At least 7 years of experience recording journal entries.
• At least 5 years of experience preparing financial statements.
• At least 5 years of audit preparation experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating audits and preparing audit documentation.
• Proven ability to prepare financial statements and disclosures in accordance with GASB and FASB requirements.
• Strong proficiency in performing reconciliations, including investigating and resolving differences.
• Ability to review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including creating and using pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Proficiency working within a large-scale ERP system for accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls, procedures, and best practices for financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed account analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial data and reporting.
• Effective communication skills for working directly with internal and external auditors and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during monthly and year-end close cycles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience approving reconciliations and journal entries prepared by others.
• Experience with Banner or similar higher education ERP systems.
• Background in higher education or government accounting environments.
• Familiarity with automated accounting and reporting process improvements.
• Experience partnering with Finance and IT to maintain data integrity and ERP controls.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local audit requirements and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within finance or accounting functions.

Work EnvironmentThe role follows a hybrid work schedule with four days onsite and one day remote each week. The position operates within a multi-campus environment, with the option to work from various campus locations such as Harrisburg, Gettysburg, York, or Lancaster, depending on organizational needs. The work setting is professional and office-based, focused on financial reporting, audit coordination, and collaboration with Finance and IT teams. Daily work involves extensive use of a large-scale ERP system and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to manage accounting, reconciliations, and reporting activities. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including strong healthcare benefits, a four-day work week during the summer, and a paid week off between Christmas and New Years. Paid time off is generous, with four weeks of PTO available immediately, plus five sick days and one personal day, supporting a healthy work-life balance in a stable and collaborative environment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrisburg, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $37.00 - $43.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrisburg, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Harrisburg,PA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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