The Senior Accountant position is responsible for accounting for leases and the University’s debt service. The position assists the Director of General Accounting with the University’s Form 990 tax filing as well as in other areas of general accounting, including the fixed asset system, plant funds, cash accounting, and the interface of the student system to the general ledger. The position researches tax and other accounting issues and proposes solutions for the impact of new accounting pronouncements on the University. Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for University's lease accounting. Position responsible for all lease schedules and evaluates and determines appropriate accounting for all leases. Position prepares appropriate leases disclosures