Chief Accountant

Carbondale • On Campus, IL

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About The Position

Employees in this position manage an institutional accounting program. The Chief Accountant directs the university’s accounting operation, including staff development and the establishment of program goals and objectives. The role provides administrative direction for accounting information systems and for preparing annual reports and financial statements for university administration and state and federal agencies. It also manages the development, adaptation, and revision of accounting systems to meet university needs, performs work associated with the lower level in the series, and carries out other related duties as assigned. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accountancy, or equivalent coursework.
• Three years (36 months) of accounting experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Three additional years (36 months) of professional-level accounting experience consistent with the next lower level in the series.
• An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may substitute for one year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the accounting operation with full management responsibility, including developing staff and establishing goals and objectives for an institutional accounting program.
• Maintain successful working relationships with employees, administrators, and the public, and deal tactfully with controversial problems.
• Provide administrative direction in developing and/or using automated information systems within the accounting process to supply data for administrative decisions.
• Provide administrative direction in preparing annual reports and financial statements for university administration and state and federal agencies, reflecting the status of the institution.
• Manage the development, adaptation, and revision of accounting systems to meet the needs of the university.
• Perform work related to the lower level in the series.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager