George Mason University
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Supervisor Accounting Operations
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Description:
Department: Fiscal ServicesClassification: Financial Svcs Specialist 2Job Category: Classified StaffJob Type: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)Location: FairfaxTelework Friendly: Hybrid EligiblePay Band: 05Salary: Starting at $85k, commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check: YesFinancial Background Check: YesAbout the Department:The Controller's Office provides fiscal services to the University, promoting financial best practices, forming strategic partnerships, establishing efficient systems, and pursuing continuous improvement. Create and maintain a sustainable financial framework and strong internal controls to promote sound fiscal management, careful stewardship of University resources, and accountability. Foster innovation to support Mason's overall mission by employing new methods to deliver financial services and collaborating on process improvements and new initiatives. Provide accurate and timely financial data to ensure comprehensive reporting, compliance, and analysis to enable strategic decision-making.About the Position:Supervise the University's Office of Accounting Operations, including the interface and reconciliation between Banner and the state accounting system, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data posted to the General Ledger.Responsibilities: * Supervise the Office of Accounting Operations within General Accounting Department of Fiscal Services, including the supervision of staff accountants and fiscal technicians; * Work to continuously improve accounting and reporting processes, systems and tools to streamline accounting operations and enhance reporting capabilities. Work with system analysts, DBAs and programmers to assure programs and systems critical to daily operations are functioning properly and efficiently, including testing of forms and programs during periodic system upgrades; * Liaise and build partnerships across campus in support of Fiscal's customers. Be available to resolve the most difficult customer questions or problems and provide instructions when necessary, while maintaining excellent customer service; * Monitor the status of appropriations, allotments, and cash on the Commonwealth's accounting system (Cardinal). Coordinate with the Budget Office and the primary contact in the Department of Accounts (DOA) as needed. Evaluate DOA administrative changes (such as changes to the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures manual - CAPP manual) that affect the university; * Review and approve non-budget Journal Entries to Banner Finance; detect and correct erroneous postings to the General Ledger; oversee the Banner subsystem feeds to Banner Finance: student, budget, financial aid and payroll; manage the month end and year end close of Banner for Accounting Operations. Review all payroll files prior to their submission to Cardinal. Ensure documentation is in compliance with department and university policies and procedures and provide documentation, as requested, for internal and external audit; * Monitor the interface of the university's accounting system (Ellucian Banner) with the state accounting system (Cardinal) on a monthly basis, assuring that the two systems are reconciled and in agreement. Support the clearing of reconciliation issues. Forecast operational cash requirements monthly ensuring clear communication with management; and * Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience; * Significant experience as an accountant in a complex system environment; * Experience with complex accounting and reporting systems; * Customer service experience; * Supervisory experience; * Thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and understanding of higher education and fund accounting; * Demonstrated communication skills - both oral and written; and * Demonstrated supervisory skills with proven ability to manage teams and build an efficient and positive office culture to provide the highest level of customer service. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience as an accountant in a complex system environment in higher education or with a state agency; and * Certified Public Accountant. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Supervisor Accounting Operations at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.Posting Open Date: November 29, 2023For Full Consideration, Apply by: December 13, 2023Open Until Filled?: YesMason Ad StatementMason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.Equity StatementGeorge Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.Campus Safety InformationMason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
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November 30 2023 on Broadbean
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