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Job Description: This position is responsible for cash management, investments, monthly financial close, bond and debt activity, survey preparation, annual audit and 990 preparation
This person will manage the payroll function, monthly closing of accounts and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements.
The Accounting and Payroll Manager will report to and work closely with the Associate Vice President and Controller and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.
The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

• Manage the monthly financial close process, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades and system implementations.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual report
• Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions
• Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
• Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
• Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report
• Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget
• Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities, and demonstrated ability to manage integrated applications
• PC literate and proficient with MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills
• The ability to lead, collaborate, influence and build relationships with all levels of the organization and manage a team to implement new projects
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal communication skills, and excellent organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to lead and work as a member of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of related experience
• Experience with a university or other not-for-profit accounting.

Physical Demands: Office work. Some light lifting, up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement: The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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