"Director, Accounting"

Director, Accounting

Company: University of Central Missouri

Job Location: Warrensburg, 64093

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $86,500.00 Annually

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type: Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number: 999011

Division: Accounting Services

Description

Directs the Accounting Services functions of the University to include: the general ledger and subsidiary records, monitoring and reporting for all University financial transactions and capital assets, ensuring compliance with federal, state and institutional policies and procedures. Responsible for the preparation of the University's financial statements and coordination of the annual external audit. Serves as direct liaison for the following: the University's external audit firm, the University accounting system vendor(s) and the Office of Technology for problem resolution and/or system enhancements and the University department managers for questions or problem resolution. Supervises Accounting Services staff. Coordinates accounting-related activities of other University areas to ensure appropriate division of duties for internal control, as well as proper accounting and reporting for fiscal accuracy and control. Determines appropriate classification of accounts for both accounting principles and budgeting with AICPA, GASB, FASB and State Commissioner of Administration uniform reporting guidelines. Implements and communicates changes in accounting principles that affect the University's financial position and reporting requirements. Coordinates training for University departments and staff relating to financial policies and procedures.

Examples of Duties

• -30%: Direct the University-wide accounting services to include: Debt Service Accounting and Compliance. Fixed Assets Accounting. General Ledger (monthly and year end close). Accounts Payable. Sponsored Research and Other External Program Accounting. All External Financial Reporting (IPEDS, CAFR, 990-T, Accreditation Agencies, etc). Financial Systems Administration and Maintenance. Maintenance of Finance System Security and Approvals. Miscellaneous Receivables and Cash Receipts. NCAA Athletics Reporting. Special Projects as Needed. Monitor, control and reporting for all University financial transactions. Ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional policies and procedures. Completing any other duties as assigned
• -25%: Supervise Accounting Services staff to include: Directly supervise 4-6 full time staff and 2-3 student workers to operate accounting functions. Operations and general accounting. Externally sponsored programs and contracts. Auxiliary enterprises. Department revenue centers. Compliance. Asset management. Accounts Payable.
• -5%: Serve as liaison to University budget managers and other University related offices for questions or problem resolution.
• -5%: Coordinate accounting-related activities of other University areas to assure appropriate division of duties for internal control, as well as proper accounting and reporting for fiscal accuracy and control.
• -5%: Serve as direct liaison for the University to the accounting system software vendor(s) and to the Office of Technology for problem resolution and/or system enhancement requests, development, installation and testing. This includes serving on the system lead task committee. Oversee the accounting system access requests.
• -10%: Prepare the University's monthly and annual financial statements which include: Managing the financial statement process. Analyzing and determining re-classifications. Integrating prepared audit schedules
• -20%: Coordinate the University's fiscal year-end accounting close and the annual external audit of the University's financial statements, federal awards programs (single audit) and other required audits of special programs (NCAA, CPB).

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Five years progressively more responsible accounting experience, preferable in higher education/fund accounting.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience, preferably in accounting or finance.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certifications

Must complete SAMII Financial Agency security request form and must submit to Missouri State Highway Patrol criminal record check as a condition of employment. Ongoing attendance in continuing education courses/seminars preferred. Credit Check Required

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.