JOB TITLE: Chief Accountant
REPORT DIRECTLY TO: Vice-President of Fiscal Affairs
OBJECTIVE: Under limited supervision, provides financial management and senior administrative support in all phases of accounting relating to the internal and external financial affairs and fiscal operations of the University.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Coordinates and maintains standard cost accounting systems, including the recording, processing and compiling of financial data not captured by normal accounting processes
· Assists in planning, developing, and implementing accounting policies and procedures applicable to the financial needs of the University
· Responsible for the accounting and reporting functions for the University relating to the OMB-133 single audits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, general ledger and fixed assets
· Reconciles and balances accounts payable, accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounts as needed or requested
· Maintains general ledgers and journals using start-of-the-art computer applications to include monitoring accounts for discrepancies
· Generates and reviews monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy of information
· Verifies the University’s conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements of federal, state, and local government agencies. Keeps abrest of changes in external and internal reporting requirements
· Assists with audit preparation, budget preparation, improvements to accounting systems and questions from senior-level management and University associates
· Maintains accounting computer systems to include troubleshooting problems and performing backup procedures as needed
· Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Must have 4 years of experience in non-profit accounting or higher education accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
- Personal assistant experience: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Word: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Powerpoint: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Outlook: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person