Accounting & Finance Manager

Saint-Vincent-College-; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to provide critical support in the Business Office, including accounting and student account functions. Reporting to the Controller and supervising the Accounting Assistant, the role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP compliance, and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2–4 years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 2-4 years accounting experience; CPA preferred.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague a plus; strong GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Archabbey and Seminary budget and forecast.
• Manage endowment accounts and journal entries for gains/losses.
• Oversee grants budgeting, expenditures, reports, and compliance.
• Assist with payroll processing and month-end reconciliations.
• Support external auditors and tax/financial reporting activities.

Skills

Budgeting

GAAP

Financial analysis

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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.

Position Accounting & Finance Manager

Location Saint Vincent College

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

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.