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Posted:
January 15, 2020
Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Maintains the overall integrity of the financial records and internal controls environment of the university

  • Monitors surplus/deficit to ensure that deficits do not exist and surplus is returned to the state

  • Responsible for staff that includes the Bursar's office, Reporting & Compliance Completes Annual Financial Report, Budget to Actuals Report, IPEDS, SEFA, Annual Expenditure Report (AER), Federal 990T, 1042's,1099's and additional annual, quarterly and monthly reports

  • Manages the cooperation and responses to multiple external and internal financial and operational audits

  • Supervises audit coordination and document preparation for state, BOR and internal audits

  • Coordinates and reviews annual State Internal Control Questionnaire and Business Process documentation

  • Reviews and approves Auditor checklist and Trial Balance books for Fiscal Year-End

  • Reviews Foundation Annual Component Unit Files

  • Maintains and enhances the financial systems and coordinates work with Information Technology (IT) leadership at KSU and the University System Office

  • Researches and interprets State and Board of Regents (BOR} policies; creates, maintains and updates all KSU financial policies, processes, procedures and training materials for users of the accounting and travel systems

  • Reviews capital lease documents and financial proformas related to Public Private Venture Agreements and interfaces with Executive Management on capital projects

  • Overall responsibility for operation of the Bursar's Office which includes daily cash receipting, student accounts, collections and all receivables for the University; works with other departments such as Registrar and Financial Aid on common issues regarding policy or procedure

  • Overall responsibility for General Ledger which includes review and analysis of all ledgers (Actuals, GAAP, and Capital, and Detail_En/ENCUMB) to ensure accuracy in financial reporting; reviews and approves all journal entries

  • Overall responsibility for creating, implementing and monitoring internal controls

  • Overall responsibility for compliance with regulations, laws and policies with regard to financial transactions

  • Overall responsibility for reporting of Private/Public Ventures

  • Overall responsibility for production of financial reports using SAS for the end user

  • Overall Responsibility for Grants and KSURSF Accounting

  • Conducts staff meetings to ensure proper communication among directors and staff members

  • Participates on University committees, works with Board of Regents (BOR) on system committees and meets with Deans and other Executive Management as required




  • Able to research and utilize proper accounting treatment per Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  • Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills, provide collaborative leadership, be adaptable and flexible, and build effective working relationships with constituents internal and external to the university

  • Able to provide effective leadership, vision, professional development, and training to ensure individual staff development and achievement of organizational goals while providing high levels of customer service and continuous improvement in fiscal areas

  • Analytical skills management skills

  • Knowledge of GASB, FASB, A-21, A-133, and other GAAP pronouncements that impact university financial and research systems

  • Knowledge of best practices in internal controls over financial reporting

  • Proficiency of personal computer software and the ability to interface with complex financial accounting and administrative information systems

  • Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

  • Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

  • Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Financials, and Asset Management systems)

  • Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

  • Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette


MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:



  • Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:



  • Ten (10) years of related experience including senior level management


MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW AND/OR INSTITUTION:



  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:



  • Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Previous experience with SAS Enterprise Intelligence systems


PI117121681

Internal Number: 117121681
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