Accounting Manager

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Base: $80,000 - $90,000 / year; bonus/equity: not ...
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Generally accepted accounting principles (gaap)
University financial systems
Grant accounting
** The University of Wisconsin La Crosse is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations, including grant accounting, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in GAAP, significant financial experience, and excellent communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing staff who utilize the university's financial systems to process accounting transactions, overseeing grant accounting, 501(c)(3) accounting, capital equipment inventory, banking, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for the university.
  • Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining ledgers, developing procedures, preparing reports, and updating records in the university’s financial systems, as well as establishing internal controls and serving as a campus liaison for financial systems and transactions.
  • Benefits include paid vacation, excellent health insurance, paid holidays and sick days, and a retirement system that vests after 5 years of employment.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Wisconsin La Crosse is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations, including grant accounting, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in GAAP, significant financial experience, and excellent communication skills. **

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $90,000 / year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 40%+ of overall financial package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • University financial systems
  • Grant accounting
  • Capital equipment inventory
  • Account reconciliations
  • Financial reporting
  • Internal controls
  • Workday financial system

Nice-to-have

  • Process automation opportunities
  • Campus liaison
  • Develop training programs
  • Process automation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
  • Minimum five years of professional financial experience
  • Knowledge of GAAP
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Ability to interact respectfully with diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to conduct oneself with personal integrity
  • Master's degree in accounting or business administration
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience in higher education
  • Knowledge of governmental or fund accounting
  • Proficient in developing computer queries

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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