Accounting Manager - Michigan State University

Compass Group•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

As an Accounting Manager, you’ll be part of the team responsible for ensuring the accurate management and reporting of the location’s finances – working with the location leadership team to develop action plans to continually drive financial performance. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic Finance/Accounting professional. They will understand financial concepts and how these relate to operational procedures and outcomes.

Requirements

3 + years in a Finance/Accounting role
High level of computer literacy
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work non-standard hours as dictated by event schedule

Nice To Haves

Operational experience in food and beverage and/or hospitality is preferred
Business Degree, Accounting, and/or Finance certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate and efficient filing of financial archive files and data
Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, not-for-profits and Levy team members
Acts as a liaison with the team, including partner’s operational team, Levy team and other areas as needed to ensure efficient operational performance
Ensures required department reports are completed and information is compiled at month-end closing
Ensures team members adhere to Levy guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
Completes assigned MAP objectives to achieve financial services goals
Manages payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable process
Ensures all payroll information is accurate and submitted on a timely basis
Ensures all sales reports and financial statements are accurate prior to distribution
Clearly communicates financial results to management on a regular basis
Provides accurate and targeted financial analysis as requested
Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy guidelines
Other duties, as assigned