The Accounting Manager reports to the Assistant Controller and has supervisory responsibility over senior accountants. Reviews and analyzes quarterly and annual external financial statements. Reviews and files Federal and State tax returns for the University and related entities. Maintains general ledger and chart of accounts. Supervises capital project, grant, gift and scholarship reporting. Prepares or reviews various cash and balance sheet reconciliations as required on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Assists in the preparation of various external reports as required by external reporting agencies. The Accounting Manager must embrace technology, be an outstanding communicator and be flexible and adept at managing multiple projects at once.
Required Qualifications:
1. Baccalaureate degree in Accounting required, advanced degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
2. Active C.P.A. license preferred.
3. Minimum of five years comprehensive experience in accounting, financial reporting and tax reporting in a supervisory capacity. Experience working in a not-for-profit or university environment, or public accounting experience auditing such clients, preferred.
4. Non-profit tax return experience preferred.
5. Familiarity with computerized financial systems such as Ellucian or similar systems.
6. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products.
7. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Status: Full-Time
Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Hiring Manager: Laurie Murberg
Department: Accounting Department-Metro
Internal Number: 8441
About Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Fairleigh Dickinson University takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.Please click on this link to view a federal government poster that explains your Equal Employment Opportunity rights http://www.fdu.edu/admin/eh/fedeeo.pdf
