What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Dordt University?
JOB TITLE: Assistant Controller
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
REPORTS TO: Controller
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Primarily responsible for managing various accounting functions, reconciliations, and reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Controller with audit and various reporting requirements (IPEDS, EADA, FISAP, etc).
- Assist the Controller with annual tax reporting requirements. (Forms 990, 1098-T, 1099)
- Reconciliation of bank accounts and institutional loan accounts.
- Manage the accounting fnction for grants and special accounts (i.e. The Thrive Center, Northwest Iowa Resarch Institute).
- Perform reconciliations for various scholarship accounts.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.
- Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
- Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR office if you need additional information).
- A Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting or Business/Finance is preferred. Coursework in accounting and installment lending with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training is desired.
- Strong organziational skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills including spreadsheet applications.
- Abiltiy to carry out detailed written and oral instruction.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people.
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