What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting and Payroll position at The University of Tulsa?
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Position Information
Position Title
Director of Accounting and Payroll
Job Description
Are you a confident and detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial management and payroll expertise? We are looking for a dynamic Director of Accounting and Payroll to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee cash management, investments, monthly financial close, bond and debt activities, survey preparation, and annual audit and 990 preparations. You will also manage the payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing, and support the monthly closing of accounts and preparation of financial reports. Collaborating closely with other departments, you will analyze and reconcile accounts, and develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls. If you are a high-level communicator who excels in follow-up, is data-driven, end-goal oriented, and excited to close the loop, we invite you to apply and contribute to our financial success.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
- Manages the monthly financial close process, reviews journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
- Participates in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
- Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
- Participates in strategic financial projects including upgrades and system implementations.
- Ensures compliance with internal control policies.
- Collaborates with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
- Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual report.
- Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions.
- Analyzes the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Makes recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud.
- Prepares detailed journal entries and account analyses.
- Assists with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns.
- Works with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report.
- Prepares summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget.
- Actively reviews and advises on financial/accounting processes.
- Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Required Qualifications
Equivalent Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5-7 years of related experience
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability:
- Demonstrated ability to manage integrated applications.
- Strong analytical ability to interpret and use complex data, logical and data-driven work style.
- Self-motivated and able to lead and work as a member of a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal communication skills, and excellent organizational skills.
- The ability to lead, collaborate, influence and build relationships with all levels of the organization and manage a team to implement new projects.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- High attention to detail, demonstrated practice of establishing effective priorities and meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- CPA
- Experience with a university or other not-for-profit accounting.
Physical Demands
Office work. Some light lifting, up to 15 pounds.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S924P
Open Date
12/02/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Eeo Statement Summary
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.
