The CURE Center for Ultrasound Research & Education Hiring for Director of Accounting Job at White Plains, NY Full Time

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Director of Accounting serves as the Chief Accountant. Directs and coordinates the day-today operations of the Bursarial/Student Accounting Department. Manages all day-to-day accounting functions including purchasing, coordination and processing of invoicing and collections, accounts payable processing, accounts receivables processing, and payroll. Responsible for all aspects of the general ledger including journal entries, bank reconciliations, depreciation & amortization schedules, month-end, and year-end close processes. Reviews general ledger accounting entries while ensuring appropriate expense and revenue recognition and performing high-level account analytics. Problem solving, personnel management, workflow management, and organizational skills are required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directs and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Accounting staff.

2. Maintains daily general ledger activities.

3. Opens and closes reporting periods, maintains control of assigning new accounts and maintenance of chart of accounts.

4. Oversees recording of financial records to appropriate accounts in proper periods.

5. Ensures financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

6. Ensures work is accurate, timely and in accordance with GAAP.

7. Responsible for all aspects of the general ledger including the preparation and recording of journal entries, bank reconciliations, depreciation & amortization schedules and the month-end close process.

8. Manages the month-end close, year-end close, including reviewing general ledger accounting entries while ensuring appropriate expense and revenue recognition and performing high-level account analytics.

9. Conducts internal audit for all entries to student account ledgers,

10. Responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions to be completed on a timely basis, including purchasing, coordination and processing of invoicing and collections, accounts payable processing, accounts receivables processing, and payroll.

11. Coordinates with Chief Financial Officer the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports.

12. Oversees payroll year-end reporting.

13. Coordinates with Chief Financial Officer to prepare for financial audits in accordance with GAAS.

14. Makes suggestions to the Campus President and Chief Financial Officer to improve and maintain internal controls and policies.

15. Maintains knowledge of and implements accounting and internal control practices applicable to higher education with an emphasis on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards and state and federal regulations.

16. Assist the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements (in accordance with GAAP) including overseeing all year-end adjustments and journal entries to be approved by the Chief Financial Officer.

17. Coordinates and assists in preparation of budget performance (monthly budget-to-actual reports).

18. Assists in preparation of financial and statistical reports.

19. Assists with coordination and preparation for financial audits.

20. Reconciles GL accounts and bank accounts.

21. Reviews schedules and journal entries monthly and at fiscal year-end.

22. Reviews trial balances monthly to include preparation for annual year-end close.

23. Work in a cohesive way with students, department heads, supervisors, faculty and staff to bring about positive interactions.

24. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and the President.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Accounting, Finance, or any related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten (8) years or more of progressively responsible financial management and accounting experience specifically in a higher education institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Substantial detailed experience with developing charts of account and maintaining financial and SIS software.

All applicants are required to email a cover letter with their resume along with 3 professional references and salary requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Consistent with its duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, CURE has adopted a Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy for Employees.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• White Plains, NY 10604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Higher Education Accounting: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location