Manager of Accounting Services
Prairie State College

Posting Number:

S0375P

Manager

C44

063

Manager of Accounting Services

Managerial

Staff - Full Time

Non-Union

Exempt

The Accounting Manager, along with the Controller, is responsible for managing the financialaccounting and reporting activities of the College and Foundation and ensuring the timely andaccurate recording of college-wide transactions, financial reporting, and monthly and year-endclosings.

1. Direct reporting relationship to the Controller/Director of Business Services
2. Direct supervisory relationship with grant accountant

1. Coordinates preparations for financial audits with the Controller.
2. Assists in the preparation of work papers and supporting schedules for annual audit.
3. Prepares/Performs numerous and varied Excel spreadsheets, reports, account analyses, as needed to assist the Controller and VP of Finance.
4. Assist in designing improved financial reports and processes.
5. Backup to the Controller for various bank related duties.
6. Prepares annual SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) and support for Grant program.
7. Manages and monitors outstanding accounts receivables for grants & contracts; prioritizes the collection process.
8. Perform analytics related to budget vs. actual and develop commentaries to explain material differences.
9. Review and submit fiscal reports for the funding sources.
10. Assist in formulating procedures and operating policies to assure continuing compliance with grant & contract related accounting and financial reporting.
11. Prepares co-op and chargeback enrollment reports.
12. Reconcile sponsorship billing.
13. Performs related duties as assigned.

Employee is subject to indoor work, and protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

1. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or related field.
2. Three to five years of related accounting experience.
3. Demonstrated experience with an integrated computer accounting system, proficiency with MS Excel or other spreadsheet software (intermediate level).
4. Ability to develop, analyze and interpret policy and procedures, as well as financial data.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
6. Effective oral and written communication skills.

1. Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or related field.
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certificate.
3. Three years of experience in fund accounting.
4. Familiarity with GASB, FASB, AICPA and NACUBO accounting pronouncements and guidance.

Monday thru Friday, 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(min) 62,002 (mid) 80,606 (max) 99,210

07/24/2024

Yes

All applications must be submitted electronically.