Associate Controller

Staff 2014001080

Exempt

Full-time

No

Position Responsibilities
Financial Reporting

• Examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and compliance with University policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and applicable external regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of GAAP and new accounting principles/pronouncements. Stay informed of all accounting updates and access impact of such to the University’s financial statements.
• Provide leadership in implementation of new accounting standards as required.
• Assist in year-end closing process, preparation of audit work-papers and schedules, and work with external auditors in response to their queries.
• Perform select bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and monitor general ledger accounts for proper expenditure classifications.
• Primary back-up for Controller and provide backup for other Controller’s Office staff as needed.
  Grants Accounting
• Supervise Research Accountant and provide continual staff development.
• Lead all financial review and reporting of grants related operations, including audit preparation and A-133 financial statement and footnote preparation.
• Manage internal grant processes such as project close-out, allocations, and reviews.
• Maintain current knowledge of research activities and work with Sponsored Research Services Division to ensure compliance.
• Assist with the preparation of the Facilities and Administrative Cost Proposal.
  Systems Maintenance
• Maintain tables of chart-field values, update accounting policies, Controller’s Office webpages, training materials and communications as appropriate. This includes creation and delivery of training materials to internal and external users.
• Upgrade, enhance, implement and document accounting systems, making use of current technology. Direct and coordinate work of others within the department to develop, test and modify programs.
• Keep up-to-date on new technologies and apply knowledge to improve work processes.
• Analyze existing information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and develop new systems to enhance workflow and services to campus users.
  Other
• Perform other related duties as requested by Controller, Chief Financial Officer and University President.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Financial Management
• Three years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility
• System query and/or report writing experience
• Strong information technology / database management skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• CPA licensure required

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or other ERP system
• Substantial accounting experience in an academic and culturally diverse environment
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, particularly as it relates to research and grants.
• Working knowledge of relational databases and fundamental knowledge of SQL.
• Knowledge of IRS forms 990 & 990-T preparation

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

03/29/2021

03/04/2021

Yes

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

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