Job Summary

Support the Director of Accounting and Manager of Accounting in the development and maintenance of accurate, complete, timely financial statements and other financial information

Job Duties

• Prepare various quarterly and annual financial statements, including certain complex statements and footnotes

• Assist with the annual external audit of the Universitys financial statements and other required financial compliance reports to include preparing work papers, reports, and analysis related to the Universitys operations for internal and external audits

• Preparation of various account reconciliations, including bank accounts, and review of various department reconciliations

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries

• Prepare various schedules as support for the annual IRS 990 and 990T tax reporting

• Assist to maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting

• Assist in special projects as requested and communicate status of projects

• Assist in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process

• Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure US GAAP compliance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports

• Experience using Workday as a financial system preferred

• MS Word and Excel software skills

• Exhibits professionalism in verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting; supplemented with five (5) or more years of experience in an accounting firm or an accounting position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in accounting or related field; CPA licensure