Northern Michigan University Careers

Position Title: Senior Accountant/Manager-Acntng Srvs-Foundation

Department:  Controllers Office

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Would consider remote work for individuals residing within Michigan or a 4 hour driving distance to Marquette.
One position is available with the potential to be filled at any of the listed levels consistent with the selected applicant's experience. Levels include: Senior Accountant or Manager-Accounting Services-Foundation

Salary: Targeted Salary Range: Senior Accountant: $55,360-$62,280; Manager-Accounting Services-Foundation-$67,760-$76,200

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Senior Accountant:
Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting. Monitor, review and document University financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University policies, federal circulars and Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. Prepare and/or assist with preparation of many of the University's financial statements, income tax return, revenue projections of University endowments and expenditure projections for special projects.

Manager of Accounting Services-Foundation:
Manage financial functions involved in Foundation operations including accounting, budgeting, gift recording, and investment administration. Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting. Monitor, review and document Foundation financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University or Foundation policies, federal circulars and Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. Prepare the Foundation's financial statements, income tax return, revenue projections of Foundation endowments and expenditure projections for special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area: 

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: 

Required Minimum Work Experience:  Senior Accountant:
Three years' experience in accounting, auditing or other fiscal management.

Manager of Accounting Services-Foundation
Five years' recent, progressive, relevant work experience in accounting, auditing or other fiscal management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Senior Accountant and Manager of Accounting Services-Foundation:
Current knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work.
Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment.
Computer and software application skills.

Senior Accountant:
Current knowledge of tax laws.

Manager of Accounting Services-Foundation:
Demonstrated appropriate level of understanding of confidentiality and compliance with financial data across separate entities.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Senior Accountant:
Higher education fund accounting seminars and workshops.
Experience in financial accounting for federal , state, and local grants.
Certified Fiscal Research Administrator or comparable certification.

Manager of Accounting Services-Foundation:
Higher education fund accounting/nonprofit foundation experience.
Current knowledge of tax regulations.

Senior Accountant and Manager of Accounting Services-Foundation:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree in Business and/or CPA certificate.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.

Contact Information:  Erica Jean, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.