University of Central Missouri (UCM)
Manager, General and Ancillary Accounting
University of Central Missouri (UCM), Warrensburg, Missouri, United States, 64093
Overview
Responsible for performing complex professional accounting work involving the application of comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Responsible for the preparation of internal and external financial reporting requirements according to local, State, and Federal guidelines.
Responsible for Athletic NCAA accounting and external audit.
Responsible for annual independent audit for KMOS-TV (CPB).
Responsible for performing research and responding to questions from constituents regarding University operations and financial data.
Responsible for coordinating activities with other campus departments to ensure monthly and fiscal year-end close and timely reporting of financial data to constituents.
Responsible for preparing audit schedules, worksheets, and other related notes in support of the University financial statements.
Oversee the fiscal administration of externally funded grants, projects, and contracts.
Responsible for the management and oversight of $70 million in university-issued bonds.
Note:
Percent allocations are shown where provided in the original description.
40%:
Responsible for the preparation of internal and external financial reporting requirements pursuant to local, State, and Federal guidelines
– Implements and maintains University policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and serves as the University’s primary point of contact and resource for all applicable financial compliance requirements.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses as required by the Director of Accounting Services.
Draw down the State of Missouri appropriated amounts and provide supporting documentation monthly. Prepare and reconcile tax offset schedules and validate with the state. Verify the offset is drawn down monthly.
Utilize G6 to draw approximately $90 million of Federal Funds for PELL, FSEOG, FWS, and Direct Loans.
Responsible for preparation of the financial portion of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) on an annual basis.
Prepares schedules for annual external audits. Includes assistance and coordination with other campus departments for required information and audit schedules.
Reconcile chargebacks and review the Schedule of transfers monthly.
Prepares other internal or external reports as necessary: Accreditations, National surveys, etc.
Prepares, analyzes, and compiles all required complex supporting schedules for the University’s external financial audit as requested.
Analysis of data requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors and multiple sources of accounting and finance-related information.
Work within complex, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Research, investigate, and use independent judgment to resolve problems related to incomplete or incorrect financial data; resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
Assure the accuracy and integrity of revenue data entered into the University’s ERP System is posted following Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP). This includes online payments, auxiliary enterprises, and special deposits.
Prepare and file Unrelated Business Income Tax forms.
Supervise the bank reconciliation and general and ancillary accounting functions.
Process all domestic and international wire transfer requests. Validate route transit identifiers and destination information. Enter wires through the bank platform and work with bank staff to resolve wire variances. Prepare and enter journal entries to record wire transfers in the general ledger.
Oversee all audit requirements by external funding agencies.
20%:
Research and respond to questions from constituents regarding University operations and financial data
– Research and respond to questions regarding accounting issues, practices, and local, State, and Federal guidelines. Research and respond to questions regarding financial data and reports from various University sub-systems and processes. Coordinate activities with other campus departments to ensure timely monthly and fiscal year-end close and verify accurate reporting of financial data to constituents.
Monitor general ledger and operating accounts for coding errors.
Review Interdepartmental Transactions (IDTs). Research and resolve questions as necessary.
20%:
Responsible for the management and oversight of $70 million in university-issued bonds
– Interacts with the Director of Budget to ensure all semi-annual bond payments are made timely and properly recorded in the general ledger. Analysis and reconciliation of bond fund balances. Ensure bond covenant requirements are met and reported timely to reporting agencies. Manages bond compliance program. Ensure all arbitrage calculations are in conformance with federal and state guidelines. Manage and provide necessary documentation, expertise, guidance, and assistance to senior management on bond proceeds, needs, and issuances. Prepares, analyzes, and compiles all required complex supporting schedules for the University’s external financial audit, including bond-related footnote disclosures.
10%:
Responsible for NCAA Athletic accounting and external audit
– Monitor and guide NCAA Athletic Department activities and financial information according to local, State, and Federal guidelines. Compile data and prepare the Athletic Disclosure Act Survey (EADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reporting on an annual basis. Supervises the NCAA audit required every three years. Review customized reports deemed necessary for specific Athletic Department activities. Provide guidance regarding bank account reconciliation including cash, credit card, Internet, and/or other electronic transactions. Monitor and provide guidance regarding other bank account activities such as outstanding checks and stop payments.
10%:
Provide accounting support and guidance to Auxiliary Units
– Oversee the reconciliation of the University bookstore’s buyback account, installment account, third-party accounts receivable account, Farmhouse deposit account, and Airport Hangar deposit account. Backup for audit petty cash and change funds at various auxiliary locations on campus. Coordinate with auxiliary units to ensure fiscal year-end reports are completed and transmitted to Accounting Services promptly. Review auxiliary unit’s sales to verify tax-exempt sales to be accurate. Oversees the reconciliation of sales and tax-exempt sales schedules to the ledger and tracks down discrepancies. Supports annual inventory of the bookstore and prepares year-end inventory adjustments.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Experience:
5 years progressively more responsible accounting experience required. Experience in higher education/fund accounting preferred.
Previous bond compliance experience preferred.
Previous Sponsored Programs Administration experience preferred.
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Responsible for performing complex professional accounting work involving the application of comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Responsible for the preparation of internal and external financial reporting requirements according to local, State, and Federal guidelines.
Responsible for Athletic NCAA accounting and external audit.
Responsible for annual independent audit for KMOS-TV (CPB).
Responsible for performing research and responding to questions from constituents regarding University operations and financial data.
Responsible for coordinating activities with other campus departments to ensure monthly and fiscal year-end close and timely reporting of financial data to constituents.
Responsible for preparing audit schedules, worksheets, and other related notes in support of the University financial statements.
Oversee the fiscal administration of externally funded grants, projects, and contracts.
Responsible for the management and oversight of $70 million in university-issued bonds.
Note:
Percent allocations are shown where provided in the original description.
40%:
Responsible for the preparation of internal and external financial reporting requirements pursuant to local, State, and Federal guidelines
– Implements and maintains University policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and serves as the University’s primary point of contact and resource for all applicable financial compliance requirements.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses as required by the Director of Accounting Services.
Draw down the State of Missouri appropriated amounts and provide supporting documentation monthly. Prepare and reconcile tax offset schedules and validate with the state. Verify the offset is drawn down monthly.
Utilize G6 to draw approximately $90 million of Federal Funds for PELL, FSEOG, FWS, and Direct Loans.
Responsible for preparation of the financial portion of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) on an annual basis.
Prepares schedules for annual external audits. Includes assistance and coordination with other campus departments for required information and audit schedules.
Reconcile chargebacks and review the Schedule of transfers monthly.
Prepares other internal or external reports as necessary: Accreditations, National surveys, etc.
Prepares, analyzes, and compiles all required complex supporting schedules for the University’s external financial audit as requested.
Analysis of data requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors and multiple sources of accounting and finance-related information.
Work within complex, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Research, investigate, and use independent judgment to resolve problems related to incomplete or incorrect financial data; resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
Assure the accuracy and integrity of revenue data entered into the University’s ERP System is posted following Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP). This includes online payments, auxiliary enterprises, and special deposits.
Prepare and file Unrelated Business Income Tax forms.
Supervise the bank reconciliation and general and ancillary accounting functions.
Process all domestic and international wire transfer requests. Validate route transit identifiers and destination information. Enter wires through the bank platform and work with bank staff to resolve wire variances. Prepare and enter journal entries to record wire transfers in the general ledger.
Oversee all audit requirements by external funding agencies.
20%:
Research and respond to questions from constituents regarding University operations and financial data
– Research and respond to questions regarding accounting issues, practices, and local, State, and Federal guidelines. Research and respond to questions regarding financial data and reports from various University sub-systems and processes. Coordinate activities with other campus departments to ensure timely monthly and fiscal year-end close and verify accurate reporting of financial data to constituents.
Monitor general ledger and operating accounts for coding errors.
Review Interdepartmental Transactions (IDTs). Research and resolve questions as necessary.
20%:
Responsible for the management and oversight of $70 million in university-issued bonds
– Interacts with the Director of Budget to ensure all semi-annual bond payments are made timely and properly recorded in the general ledger. Analysis and reconciliation of bond fund balances. Ensure bond covenant requirements are met and reported timely to reporting agencies. Manages bond compliance program. Ensure all arbitrage calculations are in conformance with federal and state guidelines. Manage and provide necessary documentation, expertise, guidance, and assistance to senior management on bond proceeds, needs, and issuances. Prepares, analyzes, and compiles all required complex supporting schedules for the University’s external financial audit, including bond-related footnote disclosures.
10%:
Responsible for NCAA Athletic accounting and external audit
– Monitor and guide NCAA Athletic Department activities and financial information according to local, State, and Federal guidelines. Compile data and prepare the Athletic Disclosure Act Survey (EADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reporting on an annual basis. Supervises the NCAA audit required every three years. Review customized reports deemed necessary for specific Athletic Department activities. Provide guidance regarding bank account reconciliation including cash, credit card, Internet, and/or other electronic transactions. Monitor and provide guidance regarding other bank account activities such as outstanding checks and stop payments.
10%:
Provide accounting support and guidance to Auxiliary Units
– Oversee the reconciliation of the University bookstore’s buyback account, installment account, third-party accounts receivable account, Farmhouse deposit account, and Airport Hangar deposit account. Backup for audit petty cash and change funds at various auxiliary locations on campus. Coordinate with auxiliary units to ensure fiscal year-end reports are completed and transmitted to Accounting Services promptly. Review auxiliary unit’s sales to verify tax-exempt sales to be accurate. Oversees the reconciliation of sales and tax-exempt sales schedules to the ledger and tracks down discrepancies. Supports annual inventory of the bookstore and prepares year-end inventory adjustments.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Experience:
5 years progressively more responsible accounting experience required. Experience in higher education/fund accounting preferred.
Previous bond compliance experience preferred.
Previous Sponsored Programs Administration experience preferred.
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