Financial Reporting Accountant

Overview

Business and Administration is excited to begin the search for a Financial Reporting Accountant! This individual is responsible for the accurate presentation of the University's Annual Financial Report and University Financial Internal Controls. This position must have the knowledge of 100+ Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, the ability to analyze financial data, and the ability to provide information for university-wide decisions.

Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application.

Responsibilities

• Prepares edits and reviews the University's Annual Financial Report in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) and 100+ Governmental Auditing Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Completes 200+ year-end accrual period entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB for all four divisions of the University. Coordinates various audit activities to ensure departmental compliance with GAAP and GASB pronouncements. Assists in the preparation of footnotes disclosures required by the GASB pronouncements and annual audit schedules for external auditors as well as State Examiners of Public Accounts.
• Reviews and interprets legal documents, specifically all lease agreements and subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITA), to measure the lease/subscription assets and liabilities to appropriately account for these agreements in accordance with GAAP and GASB pronouncements.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and analysis of financial data. Reviews wire transfers and related documentation.
• Reviews and/or prepares journal entries, collection reports, and cash transfers. Responsible for the University's Chart of Accounts.
• Prepares ad hoc reports for internal and external constituencies. Completes the annual Service Center break-even analysis.
• Records and monitors internal loans. Prepares amortization schedules and monthly entries. Assists in the preparation of the Bond Offering Statement.

Qualifications

Level II
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a Degree plus a CPA plus 4 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing
OR
Masters of Accountancy (MAcc) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) plus 2 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing.
If degree is not in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant license is required.

Level III
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a Degree plus a CPA plus 6 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing
OR
Masters of Accountancy (MAcc) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) plus 4 years of experience in financial reporting and/or auditing.
If degree is not in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant license is required.