Assistant Controller
Meharry Medical College

Job Info

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This position is responsible for assisting the Controller in providing and maintaining the financial accounting and reporting functions of Meharry Medical College, including the direction and supervision of financial accounting, procurement, grants and contracts and payroll.

Daily Operations

• Directs, supervises, assigns, reviews, coordinates and evaluates work of subordinates in financial accounting, fixed assets, payroll, travel and entertainment expenses reporting.
• Assists in establishing, evaluating, recommending and enforcing policies and procedures approved by the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and ensures orderly, timely and accuracy of processing transactions, closing of the general ledger, recording and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with optimal internal control.
• Assists with preparation and ensures timely filing of reports internally and externally.
• Work and coordinate annual audit.
• Provides assistance to others in analyzing financial information.
• Assists in account reconciliation and timely resolution of reconciling differences.
• Assists Controller in preparing and monitoring budget.
• Thoroughly understands financial software applications.
• Assists in implementation of new software.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Assists in implementing internal controls, maintaining and updating accounting procedures.
• Team leader on projects.
• Sits on committees or chairs committees.

Required Skills

• Must have thorough and practical knowledge of fund accounting principles, accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Must have good understanding of payroll, grants and contracts, general accounting, accounts payable, student accounts and loans.
• Must have demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, supervise and motivate staff.
• Must have strong customer service attitude.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be multi-tasked and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and other financial application software.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of twenty-six semester hours in accounting or a Masters in Accounting is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience and
• Five (5) years of general ledger accounting work with exposure and understanding of payroll, procurement and accounts payable is required.

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