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Posting Details
Position Information
About MSM
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation's leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It's also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow's leaders.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine, we're leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!
Posting Number
NONAC3692
Job Title
Accounting Manager
Position Title
Accounting Manager
Position Type
Non-Faculty
Number of vacancies
1
Salary
100000
Department
Office of The Controller
Position Summary
Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for managing proper completion of external reporting, general ledger balance reconciliations, and the reasonableness of general accounting activities including ensuring appropriate internal control structure is established for the accounting area for proper recording and reporting of all accounting transactions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting required and/or a master's degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Seven years of experience in applying responsible accounting practice required. Accounting experience in higher education, along with detailed knowledge of GAAP, FASB and GASB regulations required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities; excellent written, verbal, problem solving and communication skills; critical thinking skills, in-depth working knowledge of computerized accounting systems (Banner experience a plus); demonstrated track record as a team player; proven experience with Microsoft office suite product.
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.
Quick Link
https://careers.msm.edu/postings/23717
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Ensure timely month-end closings, reconciliation of general ledger accounts and bank reconciliations, ensure external financial reporting and surveys are completed timely, team up with the external auditors to ensure timely response to audit request and monitor progress.
• Recommend, monitor, and execute accounting policies and procedures and internal controls to ensure proper accounting of revenue and expenses.
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of MSM transactions in accordance with regulations and requirements imposed by general accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Government Accounting Standards Board ("GASB"), the Board of Regents, Federal and State grantors and other external sources.
• Responsible for ensuring accounting transactions are accurate and complete. Makes recommendations for the MSM transaction activities.
• Ensure reporting and accounting of prepaid and accrued transactions are complete and performed accurately.
• Responsible for ensuring federal and state grants and contracts are reported accurately in accordance with accounting records, working with the various grant administrators and Executive Director of Grants and Contracts as well as Compliance Manager.
• Responsible for the payments, accounting and reporting of all MSM debt requirements.
• Conducts projects, studies and analyses as assigned by the VP for Finance.
• Recommend and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
• Work closely with Grant Director regarding appropriate invoicing and reporting requirements.
• Maintains staffing to effectively accomplish the department function; supervises and evaluates departmental staff; directs the implementation of management development, skills training, and safety and labor relations programs.
• Assist in develops and manages annual department budget.
• Performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. • Performs analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger balances.
• Other duties as assigned.