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Financial Reporting Accountant
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Position Number: 5634020
Location: Redlands, CA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Reporting Accountant

POSITION CODE: 7219 & ####

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Business and Finance

APPOINTMENT: Administrative, Full-time, Twelve (12) months

SALARY RANGE: $69,840 - $90,000 Annually, Pro-rated

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: One (1) Year

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE

AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: September 12, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately

Definition of Classification:

The Financial Reporting Accountant performs advanced professional analytical work involving the implementation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices to the resolution of a wide variety of complex accounting problems. The Financial Reporting Accountant serves as a high-level individual contributor providing expertise and direction to other professional and/or technical staff. The Financial Reporting Accountant provides significant assistance in support of the monthly financial close process, interim accrual monthly statements, and audited financial statements; prepares, analyzes and processes timely accounting reports, prepares reporting and reconciliation for relevant financial areas, including but not limited to: fixed assets, leases, contributions receivable, student accounts receivable aging analysis, student loans receivable, monthly accrued revenue and deferred charges, ancillary financial data, and other reconciliations and closing entries, as needed.

Reporting to the Associate Controller, this position plays a key role in the University's monthly financial close and reporting process.

Although minimal, this position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Accounting:

Fixed Assets: Maintain University's fixed asset records on an ongoing basis, ascertain monthly additions and deletions according to policy, and calculate and record monthly depreciation entries.
Leases: Maintains University lease accounting records on an ongoing basis and calculates and records monthly entries for right-of-use lease assets and liabilities. Manages lease additions and changes according to policy.
Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles various audit workpapers, schedules and month-end adjusting journal entries for interim financial reporting on the accrual basis of accounting, including but not limited to student accounts receivable, student loans receivable, contributions receivable, property, plant & equipment, leases and actuarial adjustments for life income gifts. Coordinates with accounting personnel and other supporting departments to facilitate month, quarter and year-end closes.
Manages monthly accrual and deferral entries and reversals for revenues and expenses.
Assists Accounting Services with reconciliations as needed in support of a timely month-end close.
Aids with the analysis of balances and transactions from external sources, preparing complex reports to incorporate data into General Ledger, including the University's subsidiary organizations.

Grant Administration Support

Monitors monthly grant activity to ensure that grant requirements are met, and costs are within the grant budget. Assists lead grant personnel in grant administration, accounting, budgetary and compliance issues and processes.
Prepares invoices, financial reports, cash draw documentation and other compliance reporting as needed. Enhances and maintains current knowledge of compliance issues related to various funding agencies.
Prepares accounting entries for monthly grant receivables.

General Duties

Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles various general ledger accounts for monthly reconciliation.
Interprets financial reports and statements, identifying problem areas.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

Bachelor's degree (preferably in accounting or finance).
Five (5) years of professional experience in finance and accounting, with progressively responsible experience.
Expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Higher Education Accounting issues.

Preferred

CPA, CMA or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skills:

Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
High level of comfort in learning new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position's efficiency.
Detailed understanding of administrative systems software, Ellucian Colleague Financial system preferred.
Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills and must be detail oriented.
Excellent organizational skills.
High level of independent judgment.
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Significant experience utilizing technology tools and data conversion to MS Office products.
Ability to communicate financial information with a wide variety of audiences that may or may not have a financial background.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Should be good at setting priorities and can deal with multiple tasks and functions simultaneously.
Understanding of University's operating structures.
Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
The ability to exercise discretion and sensitivity towards and the ability to work with confidential information is always required.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver's License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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