Accountant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Accountant for Auburn University. This role involves acting as a liaison for accounting processes, overseeing the finance team, and ensuring compliance with university policies. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance, with experience in a higher education setting being a plus. Familiarity with PowerBI is desirable. The contract is continuing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent with CPA.
• 2 years of experience in accounting services required for Level II.
• 4 years of experience in accounting services required for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing and financial contract activities.
• Lead and develop the administrative and finance team.
• Prepare budget reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Supervision of full-time staff

Utilizing PowerBI

Budget management in higher education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Student Affairs at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Accountant! This individual acts as accounting liaison with Central Business and Finance areas with respect to journal entries, reporting, analysis, and audit/reconciliation of accounts in a college, school, or department.

Responsibilities

• Supports Student Involvement staff and students with all purchasing and financial contract activities, ensuring the department's compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, processes, reviews and corrects expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions or other transactions for Student Involvement, in compliance with approved budgets and university/department procedures.
• Leads, supervises, and develops the administrative and finance team composed of multiple full-time employees.
• Supports the Director of Student Involvement with budget analysis, budget planning, budget development and budget transfers, while developing and managing a Student Activity Fee proforma.
• Prepares budget reports, budget reconciliations, and other specialized reports or analysis as needed by the department or division.
• Designs, monitors, and improves Student Involvement internal budget processes, while also leading the training and utilization of technology resources like PowerBI for Student Involvement staff and students.
• Serves as the lead liaison to and corresponds with Procurement, Contracts and Grants Accounting, Budget Services, the divisional financial and administrative group, and other departments on behalf of Student Involvement concerning accounting and financial information.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts.

Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a degree plus a CPA.

Level II

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a degree plus a CPA plus 2 years of experience in accounting services OR
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a degree plus a CPA.

Level III

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a degree plus a CPA plus 4 years of experience in accounting services OR
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a degree plus a CPA plus 2 years of experience in accounting services.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supervising full-time staff members.
• Experience utilizing PowerBI and other tools to manage accounts and budget reports.
• Experience managing budgets in a higher education setting.

Contract Type

Continuing

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