Accountant
Accountant - Full-Time
The Accountant includes transactional processing, budget monitoring, cost allocation, monthly forecasts, program and annual audit support and the implementation of financial and compliance controls. S/He serves as a key resource for the University and provides daily financial oversight to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, policies and regulations, to facilitate solid decision support. This position reports to the Executive Director of Finance.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedure and controls in accordance with sound accounting principles, applicable regulations and laws as well as best practice.
- Prepare and, monitor program, OMB A-133, and annual financial year-end audits.
- Periodically review accounting and financial controls and processes for entire University.
- Review inventory and fixed asset physical counts.
- Coordinate monthly and year-end close.
- Provide information on financial performance.
- Prepare supporting schedules for specific general ledger accounts, analyze and reconcile specific balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Provide accounting oversight to Student Accounts and review all aspects of accounts receivable, cash receipts, and banking, including the review of supporting documentation.
- Process and post journal entries for routine transactions in the accounting software and ensure accuracy of the General Ledger.
- Cross train on accounts payable, cash disbursements, cash receipts processes and payroll.
- Interface with donor development staff to prepare donor and grant payment requests, assure timely and accurate reporting and compliance, and prepare periodic financial reports.
- Participate in preparation of required reports for private, multi-lateral, and government donors.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- BA or higher in Accounting or Finance. CPA strongly preferred.
- Two to five years of related accounting experience in a nonprofit university setting.
- Solid understanding of accounting practices and principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and Word. Experience in Great Plains and Aplos accounting softwares a plus.
- Proactive problem solving skills. Effective time management skills, self-motivated, critical attention to details and deadlines.
Work Environment
The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects.
Spiritual Requirements
All employees must be openly committed followers of Christ and sign the UVF Community Covenant.
The University
The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is an accredited Christian university of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions located on a beautiful 100+ acre campus in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. With 52 undergraduate majors, eight graduate programs, and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors, UVF is committed to the mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world.
The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran.
To be considered for this position, please email resume to:
University of Valley Forge
Human Resources
Email: HR@valleyforge.edu
