Reports directly to the Controller. Responsible for assisting with the accounting and daily functions of the accounting office and oversees the General Cashiering and Payroll functions . The accounting office is responsible for maintaining general accounting records, financial reporting, student billing and collections, cash disbursements, cash receipts, and payroll. This position is classified as a confidential position.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to)
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Supports the Controller with year-end close, including various reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of year-end closing entries.
- Supports the Controller with preparation for the annual financial and payroll audits.
- Oversees fixed assets, which includes analysis of capital project invoices, preparing accounting entries, and capitalization of assets in the Colleague system.
- Coordinates with Advancement to ensure gift revenue/donations are recorded in the appropriate category. Provides Ad Hoc reports as needed.
- Maintains the chart of accounts. Ensures confidentiality of specified records—properly handling extremely confidential and sensitive information.
- Monitors internal compliance and communicates accounting policies and procedures to schools/departments as needed.
- Collaborates with the Senior Accounting Manager in project accounting functions and maintains accurate payment records for reporting purposes.
- Provides general oversight to the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
- Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions and best practices.
- Serve as the lead relationship team member with Paycom for Payroll and Accounting functions in Paycom HRIS system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent ability to improve operations through the use of technology.
- Excellent supervisory skills.
- Strong attention to detail, quality, accuracy, and data integrity
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree is required (Accounting or finance preferred).
- CPA preferred
- 7 years of experience in accounting preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, tax reporting, and accounting best practices.
- Experience with various accounting software is required.
- Excellent Excel skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.