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Accountant II

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
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Position Title Accountant II
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 068621
Department ASU Foundation - 520010
Position Summary Information


Minimum Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent work experience (4+ years of demonstrated, progressive work experience in budget/accounting roles)
  • Experience in accounting
  • Experience in budgeting, internal controls, and general administration.
  • Experience with Excel, and preferably Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (Banner)
  • Ability to lead and exercise sound judgment, high level of organizational skills, high ethical standards and strong work ethic, commitment to high performance and accountability.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

License/Certification Required
None
Preferred Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field
  • Experience in Not-for-Profit or Governmental accounting
  • 4 years of progressive accounting and/or budget management experience
  • Experience with Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (Banner)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*Financial Monitoring and Analysis (60%):
Daily/As Needed:

  • Enter positive pay for check batches.
  • Prepare entries for stock gifts.
  • Maintain schedules for Leases and Software Subscriptions, including GASB 87 and GASB 96 calculations.
  • Accounts payable processes including travel reimbursements, purchasing cards, and direct payments.


Monthly:

  • Complete the monthly reconciliations and transactions including interest income, debt and interest expense, and investment activity.
  • Perform month-end close processing.

Quarterly:

  • Complete the quarterly entries for vehicle mileage, gift annuities and others as necessary.
  • Reconcile related party transactions between the Foundation and the University.
  • Prepare a Cash Flow report.
  • Assist in the preparation of Board Reports.

General / Annual:

  • Departmental reporting.
  • Assist with the preparation of audited financial statements including year-end Pledge adjustments, Gift Annuities Adjustments and Trust Schedules.
  • Assist with the preparation of IRS Form 990 supporting schedules.
  • Update and analysis of processes and procedures.
  • Assist with implementation of new systems and processes, and inter-departmental communications and training.

Budget Related Duties:

  • Monitor Advancement division budgets, providing monthly budget reconciliation and reporting for State funds, and oversight of Foundation funds
  • Assist with preparing, reviewing and administering the Foundation's annual operating budget

Professional Knowledge (15%):

  • Knowledge of the following: Banner Finance and reporting tools, approved uses of various types of funding sources, and Excel
  • Understanding of nonprofit and/or government accounting
  • Apply knowledge of accounts, funds, Banner and correlated systems to transactional and reporting duties to foster continuous improvement
  • Apply knowledge of GAAP, tax and other regulations to evaluate compliance and prepare reports.

Decision Making (10%):

  • Participate in problem-resolution efforts regarding budget and accounting issues
  • Independently identify and resolve accounting and budgeting issues.


* Communication and Interpersonal Skills (15%):

  • Discuss budget, accounting and accounts payable questions as needed with University Advancement and other departments
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with University Advancement administrative staff regarding accounting and budgeting processes and policies

Type of Position Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range $65,000 - $72,000
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of professional position within university office area.
Posting Details Information


Posting Date 11/18/2024
Closing Date 12/08/2024
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 11/25/2024
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of References with Contact Information

Search Chair Name Clayton Christian
Search Chair Email christiancc@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48769
Posting Number 201501530P
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