Accounting Manager

Neumont University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

HSA employer contributions

Job summary

Neumont University seeks an Accounting Manager to run the monthly close, manage journal entries, and deliver timely financial reporting. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, collaborating with the CFO to strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements.

Located in Salt Lake City, this on-site role requires expertise in ASC 842, strong Excel skills, and experience with university accounting systems to support enrollment and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP including revenue recognition and ASC 842.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and reporting packages.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile complex accounts and resolve variances.
• Experience with internal controls and audit support.
• Proficient with data transfers between systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries under ASC 842.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and cash activity oversight.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Oversee accounts payable, student billing, and vendor payments.
• Support annual audits and regulator filings.

Skills

US GAAP

Close process ownership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Audit support

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Billcom

Paylocity

Anthology

CampusVue

Microsoft Dynamics GP

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Want to make a legitimate difference in the lives of others while also working for a manager who values worklife balance Then Neumont University is the place for you We are Improving Lives through Education by creating tomorrows computer scientists We are tirelessly passionate about education innovative and inclusive Employees at Neumont love their jobs while also enjoying generous paid time off to include 17 paid holidays including Christmas through New Years generous HSA employer contributionsjust to name a few Located in the heart of downtown SLC Neumont is looking for vivacious and dynamic employees to join our small family team and start making a difference The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting operations at Neumont University and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for day to day functions monthly and annual close financial reporting budget preparation and forecasting This is a hands on position in a small finance department The Accounting Manager performs functions such as preparing and posting journal entries reconciling accounts closing the period and producing the financial reporting package The University expects this position to use technology actively to verify data to build tools and templates that assist with tasks research and forecasts and to keep the department adaptable as deadlines directives and institutional priorities change The Accounting Manager also supports the Universitys continued effort to expand learning opportunities for students and staff by identifying trends building budgets for new programs and designing processes that strengthen compliance while remaining straightforward for others to use Neumont University periodically evaluates and updates its financial systems The Accounting Manager is expected to contribute to system implementations and conversions including chart of accounts and departmental structure design reporting design balance validation and rebuilding recurring processes in a new environment

TASKS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Month End and Year End Close Own the close calendar and deliver a complete reconciled close within established deadlines each month
• Prepare and post recurring and non recurring journal entries including payroll revenue recognition scholarship deferral prepaid amortization depreciation accruals and lease entries under ASC 842
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly including bank accounts receivables prepaid assets fixed assets accrued liabilities and deposit liabilities
• Investigate and resolve variances
• Maintain supporting schedules so that each schedule ties to the general ledger at the end of each period
• Close the accounting period in the general ledger and open the subsequent period
• Prepare year end schedules reports and account reconciliations and review year end results with the CFO
• Financial Reporting Produce monthly financial reports including balance sheet income statement statement of cash flows accounts receivable and accounts payable agings and compliance results
• Prepare budget to actual reports and distribute departmental results to budget managers
• Analyze variances and provide written commentary explaining drivers
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for reporting lender requirements ownership and auditors
• Budgeting and Forecasting Coordinate the annual budget process across departments including gathering input from budget managers consolidating submissions and preparing the consolidated budget for CFO review
• Maintain rolling balance sheet and income statement forecasts updating for actual results and revised assumptions
• Model the financial effect of enrollment staffing and program changes as requested
• Accounting Operations Oversee accounts payable processing including review of invoice coding approval routing and payment scheduling
• Review daily cash activity across bank accounts and ensure activity is recorded accurately and timely
• Post and apply student payments refunds and stipends and reconcile student tuition billing in coordination with Financial Aid and Student Accounts
• Reconcile housing deposits and other student deposit liabilities to the student information system
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and reconcile it to the general ledger by asset class
• Review accounts receivable prepare the bad debt analysis and support collection activity
• Maintain professional correspondence with vendors to resolve billing issues and inquiries
• Audit and Compliance Serve as the primary institutional contact for the annual financial statement audit responding to auditor requests and preparing supporting workpapers
• Prepare and submit annual filings and renewals working with third party providers where applicable including Form 1099 reporting and W 9 collection
• Form 108 T reporting property taxes business license renewals and state and federal reporting
• Support institutional compliance reporting including data required for Title IV accreditation and the US Department of Education composite score
• Maintain documented accounting procedures and support the Universitys internal control environment
• Systems and Process Improvement Support financial system implementations and conversions including chart of accounts and departmental structure design reporting design balance validation and rebuilding recurring processes
• Ensure data transfers accurately between the Universitys accounting payroll and student information systems and validate balances following each transfer
• Build and maintain templates and tools that convert student information system and payroll data into posting ready journal entries
• Design and document process flowcharts and recurring procedures so that work is repeatable and reviewable
• Use technology to verify balances and detect errors rather than relying on manual reviews alone
• Identify and implement process improvements with emphasis on moving activity from manual journal entries into subledgers and automated data feeds
• Additional Additional tasks as assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a closely related field plus 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated ownership of a full monthly close start to finish
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and reporting packages
• Experience preparing budgets and financial forecasts
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP including revenue recognition and lease accounting under ASC 842
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile complex accounts independently and resolve variances to conclusion
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit support
• Experience with accounting databases that integrate with other business systems including moving data between systems and validating that it transfers accurately
• Demonstrated use of technology to verify data build tools to reduce manual effort and improve processes
• Experience handling confidential customer or client information and working within federal and state regulatory requirements
• Expert level Excel proficiency including multi sheet models lookups pivot tables and data validation
• Candidates should expect to complete a skills assessment to demonstrate proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any of the following Billcom Paylocity Anthology CampusVue Microsoft Dynamics GP QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting payroll and student or customer information systems
• Experience implementing or converting a general ledger or accounting system including chart of accounts design reporting setup and balance validation
• Experience serving as the primary institutional contact for an external financial statement audit

REPORTS TO Chief Financial Officer

SUPERVISES None

SCHEDULE Full time 40hours per weekExempt position

Onsite at the Salt Lake City campus Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available for this role

Extended hours may be required during month end year end close budget preparation and annual audit

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS Standard office environmentSitting for extended periodsProlonged computer useLift and carry up to 20 points

Neumont University is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws Neumonts Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at httpswwwneumonteducampus safety under the Student Life section This report is required by federal law to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security You may also request a paper copy from the Vice President Student Affairs