Financial Reporting Accountant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStonegate Mobile Homes, Stonegate, Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, 36832, United States
About the Team
The Controller's Office Admin, within the Financial Services division, drives the financial integrity of the University. Our mission is to ensure the accurate presentation of the University's Annual Financial Report and maintain robust internal controls. We support university-wide decision-making by providing precise financial data and analysis that adheres to complex governmental standards.
About the Role
As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will serve as a critical partner in the University's financial operations. This role exists to bridge the gap between complex accounting standards and actionable administrative insights. You will be responsible for the accurate preparation of the Annual Financial Report, managing year-end accruals, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) and over 100 Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Your day-to-day involves interpreting legal documents such as lease agreements and subscription-based arrangements to measure assets and liabilities accurately. You will manage the University's Chart of Accounts, test ERP system upgrades, and prepare ad hoc reports for diverse constituencies, including bond rating agencies and state agencies. Additionally, you will play a key role in the audit process, assisting external auditors and State Examiners with questions regarding financial activity and compliance with Alabama laws.
Hiring Process
Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application to be considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity
Auburn University is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Stonegate Mobile Homes, Stonegate, Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, 36832, United States
Auburn, Alabama
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleComplete 200+ year-end accrual period entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB standards
- check_circleCoordinate audit activities and assist external auditors with financial compliance questions
- check_circleReview legal documents including lease agreements and SBITA to measure assets and liabilities
- check_circlePrepare ad hoc reports for internal and external constituencies including bond rating agencies
- check_circleRecord and monitor internal loans and prepare amortization schedules and bond payment entries
- check_circleReview and prepare journal entries, collection reports, and cash transfers for university transactions
- check_circlePrepare and review the University's Annual Financial Report in accordance with GAAP and GASB pronouncements
- check_circleManage the University's Chart of Accounts and test Banner Finance system upgrades
- check_circlePrepare monthly reconciliations and analyze financial data to support administrative decision-making
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Accounting OR Degree plus CPA plus 4 years experience (Level II) OR MAcc/MBA plus 2 years experience (Level II)
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Accounting OR Degree plus CPA plus 6 years experience (Level III) OR MAcc/MBA plus 4 years experience (Level III)
- verifiedCertified Public Accountant license required if degree is not in Accounting
- verifiedKnowledge of 100+ Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
- verifiedAbility to analyze financial data
- verifiedKnowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP)
- verifiedKnowledge of State of Alabama laws and regulations
- verifiedExperience with Banner Finance ERP system
- verifiedExperience with IPEDS, Delaware Study, and Times Higher Education Survey
Benefits & Perks
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Gaap, Gasb, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Financial Data Analysis, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Erp, Banner Finance.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Masters of Accountancy (MAcc) or MBA preferred as alternative.
Frequently asked questions about Financial Reporting Accountant at McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security
What does a Financial Reporting Accountant at McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security do?expand_more
In this Financial Reporting Accountant at McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security role, you will complete 200+ year-end accrual period entries to ensure compliance with gaap and gasb standards; coordinate audit activities and assist external auditors with financial compliance questions; review legal documents including lease agreements and sbita to measure assets and liabilities; and prepare ad hoc reports for internal and external constituencies including bond rating agencies.
What are the requirements for this Financial Reporting Accountant role?expand_more
McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR Degree plus CPA plus 4 years experience (Level II) OR MAcc/MBA plus 2 years experience (Level II); Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR Degree plus CPA plus 6 years experience (Level III) OR MAcc/MBA plus 4 years experience (Level III); Certified Public Accountant license required if degree is not in Accounting; Knowledge of 100+ Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements; Ability to analyze financial data; and Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP).
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Financial Reporting Accountant at McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security is based in Stonegate Mobile Homes, Stonegate, Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, 36832, United States. This is a on-site role.
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McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security has listed this Financial Reporting Accountant role as on-site.
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Financial Reporting Accountant at McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security typically requires 2–6 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Financial Reporting Accountant at McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security include Gaap; Gasb; Certified Public Accountant; Financial Reporting; Auditing; Financial Data Analysis; Bank Reconciliations; and General Ledger.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; and Masters of Accountancy (MAcc) or MBA preferred as alternative.
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Financial Reporting Accountant at McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.