Accounting Manager, Accounting and Budget - Maryville, United States - Northwest Missouri State University

Description

Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MO

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number:

Department: Accounting

Opening Date: 05/14/2024

PRIMARY DUTY: Perform professional accounting work including general accounting and

budgeting, and finance-oriented functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Accounting Ledger - Maintain accounting ledger based on fund accounting, post various financial transactions, monitor balances, and complete related reconciliations for cash, assets, liabilities, and expenses
2. General Accounting Processes - Perform periodic accounting work in a variety of day-to-day operational activities including bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, preparation of journal entries, payroll processing, and maintain fixed asset and depreciation records and controls
3. Accounting Policies and Procedures - Monitor expense reports for compliance with University expense procedures, assist in preparing for fiscal year end, perform reviews of tax compliance issues, and perform special projects and analyses as needed
4. Cross train to back-up AP check processing
5. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related business field OR 3 years of experience in accounting work
Experience: 1-3 years of related experience
Skills: computer; spreadsheet software; detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy,
understanding of accounting principles; independent thinking; good interpersonal skills;
cooperative; able to positively interact with others

WORKING CONDITIONS: Air-conditioned office with regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and occasional evening and weekend hours dependent upon project deadlines

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer with appropriate software applications, 10 key calculator, multi-line phone, copy machine

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through

Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the R.T. Wright Farm, and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at