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Dayton, OH - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Position Summary:

You: A talented professional that wants to make a difference in a growing innovative and collaborative organization where everyone is treated with respect and their efforts are recognized.


University of Dayton Research Institute: A national leader in scientific and engineering research and development voted by our employees as a Best Place to Work. For over 65 years we have been supporting government industry and nonprofit customers in achieving their goals to solve their hardest problems or develop groundbreaking products. UDRI also contributes to the Universitys missions of education research and public service through collaborative research programs involving students faculty and external partners. We are a growing organization with 750 employees and $180 million in annual sponsored research but our team members enjoy a smallbusiness sense of camaraderie and respect across all levels of the organization. We operate with the highest level of integrity and believe that we succeed when our employees succeed. Join UDRI and become a valued contributor to our mission and let your talents shine!

Reporting to the Director of Research Accounting the Associate Director of Research Accounting performs moderatelycomplex to complex accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organizations financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations laws and reporting requirements. The Associate Director of Research Accounting is responsible for the daytoday management of processes in the general ledger maintenance of accurate and reconciled accounts and for accurate financial reporting at a cost center Division or business unit level. This position will develop execute and analyze control reports to ensure all accounts and projects are fully reconciled on a monthly basis. This position will reconcile complex accounts and check the accuracy of journal entries to ensure general ledger is in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position. This position will check and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements to provide senior management accurate and timely information for making financial decisions. The Associate Director of Research Accounting will provide technical accounting advice and training to functional or operational area managers to help them understand financial reports and manage their financial responsibilities. This position will provide leadership and mentorship to all Research Accounting functions to support developing employees and resolving complex issues as required. In concert with the Director of Research Accounting this position will identify develop and implement business process and system improvements to better support UDRIs research & development operations. This position will complete other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in accounting

2. Minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience in accounting

3. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

4. Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements

5. Proven experience with reconciling large accounts and/or intercompany transactions.

6. Advanced level skills with Microsoft Excel and intermediate level skills with Microsoft Word Outlook and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Pro

7. Three years of supervisory and leadership experience

8. Due to the nature of the work U.S. citizenship is required.

9. Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Masters degree

2. Active CPA or CMA license

3. Experience with Government contracting and/or sponsored research administration

4. Experience with Deltek Costpoint

5. Four years of supervisory experience

6. Demonstrated ability to be in trust of highly sensitive data

7. Familiarity with payroll processes

8. Ability to make independent and evaluative judgments

9. Three or more years of experience analyzing financial data

10. Strong interpersonal skills

11. Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.


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