Assistant Controller at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Title:

Assistant Controller

20110544

Starting at $76,800

Administration

The Assistant Controller is directly responsible to the Controller for assisting in the effective control over all financial assets, liabilities, income, and disbursements of the College, and supervision of an appropriate accounting system to maintain proper controls.



Typical Duties and Responsibilities:


* Responsible for assisting in the business and financial management of the College and the administration of the accounting system and financial record-keeping system.
* Formulates, recommends and implements financial control policies.
* Monitor the College's cash flow to ensure the availability of funds necessary for daily operations and compile cash flow projections for review by the Controller and Vice President for Finance & Business Affairs.
* Assists Controller in the preparation of monthly journal entries.
*Assists Controller with yearly financial audit. Serves as a liaison with the College's independent auditors.
*Assists Controller in assuring that all recording and reporting requirements are met for management and regulatory agencies as required by law and general fund accounting practices; and assists in assuring that accounting operations are effectively and efficiently performed.
*Assists Controller in ensuring that College expenses and general ledger entries are recorded correctly and in conjunction with the approved budget.
*Assists Controller with annual reporting of office activities and all other financial and management reports as required.
*Performs other related duties as assigned.



Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/EOE

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required. An advanced degree and/or professional certification (CPA/CMA) preferred. Five years of experience in accounting practices, supervisory experience preferred. Proficient in Excel and extracting data from a main computerized accounting system is required.

This position reports to the Controller.

07/23/2024

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