Location: Northampton,MA, USA
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Controller's Office Job DescriptionJob Summary
As a member of the Controller's Office, support the accounting and compliance functions of the College. Process journal entries, review and post intra-departmental transfers and reconcile accounts. Participate in monthly and quarterly closing and reporting processes, including: expense allocations, accruing liabilities and amortizing prepaid expenses per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and posting College-wide journal transfers and accounting adjustments. Train stakeholders in the College's budget and accounting system. Support and enforce College policies and procedures. Assist in the preparation of the quarterly financial packet, annual audited financial statements, and required filings. Lead responsible areas in continual process change and improvement. Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Record-to-Report business processes and Community training lead for Journal Transfers, Accounting Adjustments and Automated and Operational Journals. Liaison with Information Technology Services (ITS) to enhance technology use and solve technical problems. Support the training and supervision of Controller's Office Contractors, Junior Accountants and Interns. Support other members of the Controller and Finance department as appropriate.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
General Accounting (85%):
Other (15%):
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses):
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills:
Review of applications will begin
September 12, 2024Position Type:
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