"Accounting Manager"

Accounting Manager

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Finance & Administration, the Accounting Manager is a member of the Finance team who will assist in providing leadership for the department. This position will have 3 to 4 direct reports and requires a strong accounting background. To be successful the individual must be accountable and a strong team leader to successfully guide the work of others and contribute to the financial management of the college. The Accounting Manager will manage all accounting transactions including, but not limited to cash management, bank reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, and account reconciliations

Essential Duties Summary

• Maintains all aspects of cash management including daily and monthly cash reconciliation, update daily cash flow model, prepare, and process journal entries related to cash activity, process bank wires and ACH transactions as directed, and serve as bank liaison for the organization. Update policy and procedures recommendations to the AVP as needed.
• Track, maintain, and reconcile all general ledger accounts. Including revenue reasonableness reconciliations for tuition, rooms, meals, and fees for all segments of the institution.
• Track, maintain, and reconcile the contribution revenues and receivables received from donors. Update all subsidiary schedules and work closely with the AVP to ensure financial accuracy.
• Monitor budget vs. actual reports on a weekly basis. Prepare and process journal entries to ensure expense accuracy, and provide feedback to AVP of Finance & Admin on a regular basis of any irregularities that may arise.
• Supervise all aspects of Accounts Payable including providing support and feedback in the purchasing and invoicing process, review and sign off on weekly cash disbursements ensuring vendors are being paid accurately and in accordance with our policy, assist the accounts payable team with issues that may arise, and ensure our processes are in accordance with the organization's audited system documentation and update if changes are needed.
• Track, maintain, and reconcile the Title IV Federal Funds monthly. Working closely with the Financial Aid team to ensure proper recording of fund disbursements and drawdowns and ensure the cash received is processed correctly, as well as, updating all subsidiary schedules and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support AVP of Finance & Administration in the management of the Banner Finance ERP. This will include adding or editing budget line accounts, new funds, and new department numbers, setting up/updating user permissions and user approval for the purchasing process, and assist in the functional testing when software updates are pushed out.
• Assist with the preparation of annual 1099 tax forms, unclaimed property filings, and preparation of audit support schedules for the annual audit.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or CMA preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Higher education experience preferred
• Experience with Ellucian Banner a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills
• Strong background in computer-based processes
• Knowledge in GAAP accounting theories

Preferred Qualifications

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