Accounting Manager Full Time

Full Time, Exempt, Non-Union, Benefit Eligible

The Accounting Manager is responsible for daily oversight of the college’s accounting function with the purpose of facilitating timely financial reporting.  The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for assisting the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in the development and implementation of internal controls and efficiencies in cross-departmental financial operations.  The Accounting Manager holds responsibility for working with external financial auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field and three years’ experience in accounting in a higher education, public sector, or non-profit environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience in which one year of experience is equal to one semester of college study. Sufficient acumen with computers, databases, and other technology to meet the requirements of the position. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience and expertise in general ledger accounting, including state, federal and fund accounts.  Must be able to: respond effectively to questions and prepare material in response to inquiries.  Must have the capacity to maintain confidentiality. Broad base of knowledge and skills related to maintaining moderately complex manual and computerized record systems. Relevant technical knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and methods and prior accounts payable and payroll experience desirable. Good administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills. Ability to deal effectively with internal and external personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with ADP WorkforceNow payroll software, Netsuite accounting software, Google platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite.

COMPENSATION: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 annually

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please apply on the ADP Portal and include a Letter of Interest and resume.

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Goddard College is committed to creating a college representative of a diverse global community.  To that end, we are actively seeking applications from qualified candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our institution for this position.  The institution is an equal opportunity employer, and provider.