Job Description
Accountant Position Reporting to and collaborating with the Manager, Accounting Support, experienced accountant performing advanced accounting duties and supervising or training junior accounting staff within the USNH Financial Operations Center. Job Duties Performs advanced, multifaceted accounting and related functions in such areas as ledger maintenance and analysis, cost and/or financial analysis, fund reconciliation, posting, and inventory control. Prepares complex system-wide bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and resolves bank and general ledger discrepancies. Serves as the technical expert on bank reconciliations. Serves as a team lead by supervising the work of more junior accounting staff, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established policies, as well as providing training and support as needed. Monitors and maintains key accounting information, interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, and develops special complex reports and analyses for leadership and funding agencies; makes recommendations for asset utilization and expenditure control. Prepares integrated financial and statistical reports, statements, projections, and recommendations that may have long-term impact on budget development and funding. Identifies opportunities to improve processes and makes recommendations regarding accounting and database applications and internal controls systems. Coordinates the timely and accurate preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings, cost reports, analyses, students, inventories, and preliminary financial statements for local, state, federal, and private funding sources. Acts as a steward of the System's financial data, ensuring accurate and timely recording of journal entries and other required documentation and directing the analysis, reconciliation, balancing, and maintenance of records. Directs the preparation, review, and processing of budget, revenue, and expense corrections. Coordinate with Finance Divisions to prepare journal vouchers as needed to make corrections or adjustments as identified by the Finance Divisions. Monitors revenue and expenses for unit and institutional accounts and ensures expenditure control and compliance with System and other funding and reporting requirements and policies, as well as standard accounting procedures. Routinely coordinates and monitors data processing batches, including suspense control, cash counts, and balancing, identifies and investigates discrepancies and errors, and resolves complex problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices, fielding support requests from more junior staff and institutional finance divisions. Leads or supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures, applying basic and advanced concepts, methods, and techniques of accounting. Interacts with internal and external auditors and directs auditing activities. Maintains expert knowledge of USNH systems, policies, and procedures related to accounting operations and adheres to established standards and protocols. Advises on and interprets financial policies to faculty, staff, and outside parities including vendors and funding source representatives, explaining billing and reports, and providing training to institutional business leaders as necessary. Performs related duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or commensurate additional experience and/or relevant certifications required 3 or more years professional experience related to accounting or finance; completed degrees and/or relevant certificates may be substituted for experience if applicable Expert understanding of standard finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing, etc.) Proficiency in navigating an automated accounting/financial system Familiarity with standard audit practices and financial reporting requirements Excellent mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret and analyze typical and specialized financial data, perform calculations, and draw conclusions where necessary Ability to understand and interpret typical and specialized financial statements, invoices, and other financial documentation Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and professionally, both verbally and in writing Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders