Job Description: The Assistant Controller performs professional accounting work of a complex nature for both domestic and international offices. Provides assistance to the Controller on all financial-related tasks. Thoroughly understands institutional, state, and federal policies, procedures, and restrictions. Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles in executing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting transactions of a fiscal nature. Manages financial data and ensures integrity and accuracy. Monitors records of past and present operations. May serve as project leader on special projects. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field plus at least 5-7 years accounting experience.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

Manages both the domestic and international month end fiscal close process
Reviews international and domestic bank reconciliations
Coordinates information and prepares functional expense allocation for the annual Form
990
Prepares monthly journal entries and reconciliations of bond trustee accounts
Prepares monthly journal entries and reconciliations of investment accounts
Prepares monthly/quarterly analysis and reconciliation of fixed assets and record related
depreciation expense
Reviews journal entries prepared by accounting team for accuracy and GAAP
compliance
Oversees general ledger maintenance, including adding new cost centers and working
with Budget Director to update object codes
Designs and maintains reports in FIS system report manager
Reviews and approves international invoices
Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including but not limited to accrual
accounts, receivable accounts, and deferred revenue accounts.
Assists Budget Director and Controller with revenue and expense report analysis
Assists with the preparation of the annual year-end financial audit, single audit, and 403
(b) audit
Answers campus inquiries across various departments and for various stakeholders
Completes special projects and ad hoc reports as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least 5-7 years of experience in the field or related field.
Experience in a higher educational setting is a plus

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, PowerCampus, CashNet, and/or
similar software a plus
Understanding of matters relating to accounting and finance, including government
regulations and accepted internal financial control practices
Understanding of compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Understanding of internal control policies and procedures
Demonstrated diplomatic leadership and interpersonal, communication and relationship
building skills necessary to working proactively across the University, both horizontally
and vertically
Ability and competence in implementing and managing financial systems
Ability to work with great autonomy and exercise independent judgement
Ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrated personal qualities of integrity and credibility
Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently

Application Instructions:

Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Position Code: AC043F

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