Assistant Director Financial Accounting and Reporting

Assistant Director Financial Accounting and Reporting Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU Application.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department Accounting

Posting Number

Posting Number S1488P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade G

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Assists the director in overseeing and managing general ledger close process systems. Manages general accounting issues and performs various general ledger reconciliations.

• Prepares various comprehensive financial statements, reports, and presentations as required for audit, legal, and reporting purposes.
• Engages in strategic planning and provides direction on policies and procedures.
• Provides financial analysis and reporting for University departments campus wide and recommends process improvements to promote efficiency and accuracy.
• Manages the input/output control process for the University’s general ledger system.
• Assists the director in executing monthly and year-end general ledger close process. Ensures compliance with governmental accounting standards. Processes monthly reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Collaborates with the external auditors to ensure completion of the year-end audit. Responsible for creating and compiling year-end work papers.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Professional accounting or financial background with reporting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant ( CPA )

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU Application.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
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• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have professional accounting or financial background with reporting experience?
  • yes
  • no

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.