Accountant

Overview

An experienced accountant is sought to perform general and advanced accounting duties and journal documentation within a financial operations center. This role reports to and collaborates with the Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting. The position offers the option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced, multifaceted accounting functions including ledger maintenance and analysis, cost and financial analysis, fund reconciliation, posting, and inventory control.
• Analyze complex financial and operating data; prepare management reports, financial statements, and other accounting functions regularly and as needed.
• Monitor revenue and expenses for unit and institutional accounts, ensuring expenditure control and compliance with system policies and funding requirements.
• Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of billings, cost reports, analyses, student accounts, inventories, and preliminary financial statements for local, state, federal, and private funding sources.
• Collaborate with finance divisions to prepare journal vouchers and make corrections or adjustments identified during financial record reviews.
• Oversee input and handling of financial data reports; participate in or direct analysis, reconciliation, balancing, and maintenance of accounting records.
• Assist with maintaining the system-wide chart of accounts.
• Direct or participate in preparation, review, and processing of budget, revenue, and expense corrections; prepare complex bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate and monitor data processing batches, including suspense control, cash counts, and balancing; identify and resolve discrepancies and complex problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and procurement.
• Provide strategic support for development, implementation, and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures using accounting concepts and techniques.
• Interact with internal and external auditors; participate in or direct auditing activities.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant systems, policies, and procedures related to accounting operations; adhere to established standards and protocols.
• Advise and interpret financial policies to faculty, staff, vendors, and funding source representatives; communicate reports and provide training to institutional business leaders as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in standard finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control practices.
• Ability to use standard technology platforms (word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing).
• Proficiency in navigating automated accounting/financial systems.
• Familiarity with standard audit practices and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze typical and specialized financial data and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with system and institutional leaders and finance colleagues.
• Openness to feedback and a desire for continuous learning and growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Additional finance or accounting credentials (e.g., Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred.
• Experience in a shared service setting.
• Experience working for a tax-exempt organization.
• Knowledge of and/or direct experience with Workday Finance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $47,920.00 - $85,410.00
• Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• Benefits information is available through the employer's human resources resources.

Location

• Concord
• Remote work option available

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer committed to diversity and inclusiveness. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status is prohibited.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following documents when applying online:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Applications missing any required documents may not be considered. Additional documents not requested will not be reviewed.