Senior Accountant, Office of Financial Accounting – Grant Position

The American University in Cairo appears to be a higher education institution offering academic programs in economics and counseling psychology.

Reports to: Director, Grants and Receivables Purpose: This position is to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial transactions and records across specific functional areas of the University, e.g., general accounting, accounts payable, student accounts, or student activities. It involves precise processing of financial transactions, performing routine to complex reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and providing accurate financial support and customer service to internal and external stakeholders, all while adhering to the University policies and external regulations. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting and General Ledger: Accurately maintain the general ledger by preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries, including monthly or year-end accruals Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and statistical analyses to support management decision-making. Reconciliation and Close Procedures: Perform complex account and bank reconciliations and execute all necessary month-end and year-end close procedures to ensure fiscal record accuracy Transaction Processing and Documentation: Process and verify a variety of financial transactions, including invoices, check requests, expense reimbursements, and payment collections, such as cash, credit card, and online Maintain accurate documentation and resolve financial discrepancies Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure all transactions and documentation strictly adhere to internal policies, external regulations, e.g., tax and financial aid, and statutory requirements Assist with the preparation for and response to internal and external audits System Management and Data Integrity: Manage financial operations within the core systems, e.g., SAP, BANNER, or ARGOS, including maintaining master data and updating student information systems (SIS) with collections, refunds, and scholarship data Stakeholder Communication and Service: Provide accurate financial information and consultation to internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring a strong customer-oriented service Process Improvement: Identify areas for performance improvement and contribute to the streamlining of accounting processes, e.g., AR accounting, cash flow management, or policy communication General Administrative Support: Perform other related duties as requested Qualifications and Skills: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Seven to nine years of experience, with a minimum of five years in accounting Complex Operations and Reporting Perform complex bank or account reconciliations, prepare year-end entries or monthly accruals, manage high-value tuition or fee checking, and lead audit preparation support Technical Skills: Technical Mastery: Advanced MS Office Excel and expertise in SAP or BANNER systems Bilingual: Strong command of written and spoken English and Arabic Work Ethic: Superior organizational skills and proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines This position is open until October 28, 2026 Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted. "The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply." “We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.” Show more