*Responsibilities and Duties:*
* Provide oversight of the daily operations related to cash management and general accounting areas within the finance office.
* Efficiently and effectively manage the accounting function and produce the required financial reports within institutional deadlines and in accordance with GAAP.
* Assist with various compliance efforts (tax, regulatory, institutional, etc.
).
* Answer questions and provide support to Business Office personnel and all other constituencies within the wider College community.
* Prepare and perform analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts as part of the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
* Aid in restricted and unrestricted cash management.
* Prepare analyses of individual departments or program spending as requested by the CFO or Director of Finance.
* Assist in preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements (internal and external).
* Provide information to Auditors, as needed.
* Additional job related duties as assigned.
*Skills*
* Astute attention to detail to assure the general ledger and financial statements are in accordance with GAAP.
* Technical and financial skills that include financial reconciliation, modeling, statistics and analytics.
* Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and complete priorities.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, students, faculty, staff and all internal and external constituents.
* A strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
* Experience with Not-for-profit accounting, preferably higher education
* A strong background in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Experience with Blackbaud software a plus.
*Required Education and Experience:*
* Bachelors? degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
* 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and/or audit in not-for-profit organization, preferably higher education.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial accounting software and technology.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general financial information, publications, technical procedures and government regulations.
* Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems effectively.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 3 years
* 5 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* What is your visa type? (USC/GC)
* What is your salary expectation for fulltime?
* How many year's experience do you have in Non-profit industry? (mention the project name)
* What is the best email ID to reach you further?
Ability to Relocate:
* New London, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person