Accounting Manager

$99,289 - $155,126/Yr

University of the Pacific - San Francisco, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Accounting Manager position at the University of the Pacific's San Francisco campus is a full-time role that involves overseeing and managing various business and accounting functions. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Budget and Financial Administration, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants and contracts management, procurement, and cashiering. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental regulations, and university policies. The successful candidate will collaborate with business and accounting leaders across the university to implement process improvements and evaluate accounting trends to enhance operational efficiency. In this position, the Accounting Manager will manage the year-end close process, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, pre-paid expenses, and accounts receivable aging. They will also oversee the management of capital assets, ensuring annual physical inventory is conducted and coordinating with the Business & Accounting department in Stockton on depreciation schedules. Daily accounting operations will be under their purview, including the review and approval of journal entries, accounts payable requests, purchasing requests, and invoices. The role also involves managing all grants and contracts for the San Francisco campus, acting as the primary liaison between external auditors and the campus, and maintaining documentation on policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager will provide technical accounting guidance, support internal and external customers with accounting transactions, and advise on process improvements. They will be responsible for fostering professional relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the office is staffed with qualified personnel, and supporting the continued development of the accounting team. This position requires a commitment to excellence, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with university leadership on operational and strategic matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct business and accounting activities for the San Francisco campus.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental regulations, and University policies.
• Collaborate with Business & Accounting leaders to create process improvements.
• Evaluate accounting trends and analyze data for operational process improvements.
• Manage the year-end close process, ensuring proper revenue recognition and accounts receivable aging.
• Oversee management of capital assets and ensure annual physical inventory is conducted.
• Review and approve all journal entry requests, accounts payable requests, purchasing requests, and invoice requests.
• Manage all grants and contracts, including contract review and negotiations.
• Act as primary liaison between external auditors and the San Francisco campus.
• Maintain and update documentation on policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide technical accounting and GAAP guidance.
• Support and assist internal and external customers with accounting transactions.
• Review, analyze, and advise on process improvements and resource efficiencies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Ensure the office is staffed with qualified financial personnel and support their development.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum of six years of experience in an accounting position role.
• Minimum of three years of experience in an accounting management position.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced accounting reconciliation and financial reporting skills within GAAP.
• Advanced analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in MS-Office applications with advanced Excel skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of non-profit fund accounting.
• Experience in higher education accounting department.
• Experience with BANNER software.
• Experience in accounting system conversion and process change.
• Sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.