Accounting & Finance Manager

Saint Vincent College; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA seeks an Accounting & Finance Manager to provide comprehensive support for the Business Office, including accounting and student accounts. The role reports to the Controller and supervises an Accounting Assistant, with a focus on budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 2–4 years of accounting experience, CPA is preferred, and familiarity with Ellucian Colleague is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Archabbey and Seminary budget and forecast.
• Update Archabbey endowment accounts and prepare journal entries for gains/losses on investments.
• Manage grants accounting including budgeting, expenditures, reports, and compliance.
• Support Archabbey financial operations.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Perform month-end reconciliations for College and Archabbey accounts.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for the College and Seminary.
• Analyze accounts to ensure accurate GL postings and variances.
• Assist with information gathering for external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Position Title: Accounting & Finance Manager
Reports To: Controller
Supervises: Accounting Assistant
Primary Function: Provide support in all activities of the Business Office, including but not limited to, Accounting and Student Account functions.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in accounting. CPA certification preferred. Experience with Ellucian Colleague a plus.

Essential Duties

• Preparation of the Archabbey and Seminary budget and forecast.
• Update Archabbey endowment accounts and prepare necessary journal entries to reflect gains or losses on investment.
• Financial administration of grants, including budgeting, tracking expenditures, preparing financial reports, reconciliation activities and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Support Archabbey financial operations.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Month-end reconciliations to include College and Archabbey bank and investment statements and other reconciliations as assigned.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly financial statements for the College and Seminary.
• Participate in the monthly account analysis to ensure accurate recording of general ledger transactions; tracking actual to budget spend; and identifying material account variances.
• Assist with information gathering for external auditors.
• Work with the Vice President of Finance, Assistant Vice President of Finance and Director of Financial Operations, to help facilitate the preparation of all tax and financial reporting activities.

Other Duties

• Knowledge of accounting principles and policies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Utilize independent judgement while staying in compliance with GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge, including accounting software and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Finance, Assistant Vice President of Finance, or Director of Financial Operations.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and handle interruptions.
• Perform occasional overtime due to deadlines.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.