Accounting Manager

Kutztown University - Kutztown, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Kutztown, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Accounting Manager position at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's System Office is a critical role responsible for overseeing the accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards. This remote position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can manage the financial activities of the System Office, supervise accounting staff, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The role involves collaboration, independent judgment, and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the System Office annual financial report for audit by the State System's independent auditor.
• Manage the System Office's general ledger and prepare accounting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of System Office bank accounts and prepare necessary journal entries.
• Review and finalize quarterly billing to PASSHE universities and prepare schedules detailing transactions.
• Establish and administer policies related to accounts receivable activity, including health benefits premiums.
• Perform cost allocations and projections for the Keystone Library Network program.
• Ensure fixed assets are properly capitalized, recorded, reconciled, and depreciated in SAP.
• Manage the travel program for the System Office and oversee travel card policies.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting modules and provide training to employees.
• Review ACH transfers for accuracy and maintain the ACH transfer request process.
• Perform accounting duties in support of Human Resources benefits area.
• Manage grant accounting and prepare financial reports for grants in compliance with regulations.
• Open, close, and maintain System Office funds and cost centers in SAP.
• Oversee the purchasing card program for compliance with System policies.
• Prepare the IPEDS Finance Survey to report System Office activities.
• Manage the Financial Shared Services SharePoint site and recommend improvements.
• Analyze financial data and prepare management reports.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting.
• A minimum of five years' relevant experience in accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and implement accounting systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a medium or large organization.
• Knowledge of GASB and SAP.
• Experience in higher education.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities.