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Dakota Wesleyan University · 2 hours ago

Business Operations Accountant

Mitchell, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dakota Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time Business Operations Accountant. This role involves creating and reconciling financial reports, managing financial reporting and audits, and overseeing the university's annual budget. The position also includes supervisory responsibilities over business office operations and staff.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provides direction for all elements of the Business Office Accounting functions

Responsible for audit work papers, monthly federal draw downs, and reports

Reviews payroll for standard and student employees, tax reports and deposits, and reconciling appropriate accounts

Verifies work of accounting and work-study staff; answer questions or gives accounting advice as necessary

Assists VPFA in financial analysis of all programmatic endeavors

Provides confirmation and quality assurance for all personal services data/information

Maintains the University’s accounting system for all funds

Prepares and/or reviews account transfers and budget revisions; reconciles accounts, correcting errors if necessary; works with departments on budgeting and accounting questions

Reconciles investment reports with endowment accounts

Maintains endowment annuity files, paperwork and reports

Maintains scholarship accounts by recording balances and determining estimated interest for each scholarship fund

Supervises the maintenance of Perkins/NDSL loan program

Attends campus meetings as representative for the Business Office when the VPFA is unavailable or as requested

Assists the Accounts Receivable Accountant, Accounts Payable, and Payroll personnel