Financial Reporting Accountant – Higher Education

Marshall University School of Pharmacy; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to support the University’s annual financial statements, note disclosures, and external audits. You will prepare schedules, MD&A, cash flow analyses, and perform variance analyses to explain fluctuations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and at least four years of professional accounting experience; a Master’s degree and CPA progression are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: bachelor degree in accounting or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Preferred master’s degree; CPA certification or progress toward CPA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and related note disclosures.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits.
• Assist with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
• Prepare cash flow statement schedules and supporting analyses.
• Perform variance analyses and explain significant fluctuations.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Tools

Banner Finance

Argos

Job description

Marshall University is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to support the University’s annual financial statements, note disclosures, and external audits. You will prepare schedules, MD&A, cash flow analyses, and perform variance analyses to explain fluctuations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and at least four years of professional accounting experience; a Master’s degree and CPA progression are preferred.