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Overview:
Olin College of Engineering seeks employees who are passionate about working collaboratively within and outside of the Olin community to support the College’s mission and vision for the future.
At Olin, we are educating the next generation of engineering innovators and shifting the definition of engineering. Not only do our students ask, “Who are we designing this for, and what are their values?” They also ask questions about the impact of their work on society.
As Olin evolves under the leadership of our new president, Dr. Gilda Barabino, we seek to become a more diverse and aware community, a place where everyone is a learner and where everyone is an educator. Olin will become a place where experimentation—including making and learning from mistakes—will be embraced across the institution, not just in the classroom. Collaboration is key to Olin’s curriculum and culture, and we will work intentionally to reinforce the values and culture to which we aspire. We are a community that thrives on being together; we value trust. The College supports teams to collaboratively decide how they can best do their work, display a commitment to the community, all while providing individuals with overall work-life-flexibility.
Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager is on the frontline of all accounting and financial reporting activities for the College. As our Accounting Manager, you will supervise, monitor, and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities. You will be establishing financial status for the College by administering and continuously improving systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information. As a critical member of the Financial Affairs Team, you will be responsible for the College’s investment accounting, implementing changes in accounting principles, managing ongoing audits, and actively participating in efforts to improve our financial reporting systems and practices.
Working both independently and as a team member in a small office, this position will enjoy broad exposure to all levels of administrative and academic management as well as direct influence and impact over a broad range of accounting and financial reporting tasks for the entire college. In this role you will have opportunity to identify and influence creative collaborative opportunities with other disciplines throughout the College. The successful candidate will be interested in learning, be organized, possess strong oral and written communication skills, be technology proficient, open to learning new tools, a self-starter, demonstrate good judgment and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily operations of general accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions and uploads into the general ledger
- Manage the Chart of Accounts by creating new codes and mapping reports, as needed
- Review journals to ensure accuracy and reasonableness prior to recording in the ledger
- Assist with the coordination and preparation of statements and footnotes for the annual financial statement audit
- Review third party-prepared 403(b) draft financial statements and Form 5500 for accuracy
- Prepare information for annual federal and state tax returns to provide to third-party tax preparer
- Prepare and submit various fiscal reporting, including but not limited to IPEDS, 3ABC, EZ audit and NACUBO survey in coordination with other departments
- Ensure investment activity and balances are recorded and revenues, expenditures released and recognized in accordance with higher education accounting standards, endowment restrictions and UPMIFA standards; prepares investment performance reports for senior management and trustees
- Track fixed asset additions, calculated and record depreciation expense and prepare fixed asset reporting
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, and coordinate correcting any variances noted
- Work closely with Advancement team on gift accounting questions and reconciliations
- Understands implications of new accounting pronouncements on financial statements and conducts research to determine revenue and expense recognition implications of new revenue streams, programs, and projects
- Perform monthly and annual general close and rollover processes
- Leverage external consultants, experts, and advisors to solve problems and identify opportunities
- Liaison with IT to ensure general ledger and reporting system are operating effectively
- Run, update, and create custom reports for leadership, as needed
- Recommend and implement accounting process improvements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in public accounting or accounting function; strong preference for higher education and/or non-profit experience
- Excellent computer skills; Excel proficiency
- General knowledge and experience with accounting software and databases
- Ability to multitask
- Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
- Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on college’s success
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Team player; Good time-management skills; Great interpersonal and communication skills
- BS degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
To Apply:
Please complete this Interest in Position Form . Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- A current CV or resume.
- An Olin-specific cover letter. Tell us why you are excited to join Olin and how your experience might contribute to Olin’s community.
Non-discrimination/Affirmative Action Statement
In accordance with its own values and with federal and state regulations, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering does not discriminate in admission, programs, services or employment—including the recruitment, hiring, training and promotion of persons in all job classifications on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.