Director of Accounting and Payroll
Director of Accounting and Payroll
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07-04-2025
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Are you a confident and detailoriented 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 highlevel communicator who excels in followup is datadriven endgoal 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 monthend 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.
Physical Demands
Office work. Some light lifting up to 15 pounds.
Required Qualifications
Equivalent Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting 57 years of related experience Certified Public Accountant Experience using enterprise resource planning ERP and accounting systems welldeveloped financial analysis capabilities Knowledge/Skill/Ability: Demonstrated ability to manage integrated applications. Strong analytical ability to interpret and use complex data logical and datadriven work style. Selfmotivated 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 notforprofit accounting.
Are you a confident and detailoriented 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 highlevel communicator who excels in followup is datadriven endgoal 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 monthend 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.
Physical Demands
Office work. Some light lifting up to 15 pounds.
Required Qualifications
Equivalent Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting 57 years of related experience Certified Public Accountant Experience using enterprise resource planning ERP and accounting systems welldeveloped financial analysis capabilities Knowledge/Skill/Ability: Demonstrated ability to manage integrated applications. Strong analytical ability to interpret and use complex data logical and datadriven work style. Selfmotivated 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 notforprofit accounting.
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