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UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research · 1 day ago

Accounting Manager

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $119K/yr

7+ years exp

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the financial operations of the organization. This role is responsible for managing month-end and year-end close cycles, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and supervising the accounting team.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with regulations, circulars and established best practices

Manages the preparation of and issuance of UCAR’s audited financial statements

Manages the preparation and issuance of UCAR’s 990 and 990T tax returns and provides support for the 403b & 457 audits

Manages all external audit field work preparation

Assists in the optimization of the current financial reporting systems, in conjunction with UCAR Budget and Planning, and provides insight into business process improvements

Manages sponsored agreement compliance, journal entries, invoices, budgets, sales tax and verifies that reconciliations are performed on a regular basis

Assists in communicating changes in related policy and procedural changes to LCPOs, providing training as necessary

Interacts with Contracts staff to clarify contract requirements and internal roles and responsibilities

Stays informed about regulatory changes, accounting pronouncements changes, and auditing standard changes

Assisting in implementing new guidance revisions in OMB and GAAP

Implements audit recommendations approved by the CFO

Qualification

AccountingGAAPFinancial ReportingMicrosoft OfficeWorkday FinancialsLeadershipAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field, minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in a large nonprofit, including management experience and advanced experience working in a Federally Funded Research and Development Center; or equivalent education and experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google-suite applications; advanced spreadsheet skills

Strong attention to detail; excellent communication skills both written and oral; must be able to handle a fast paced, high stress environment

Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team. Skilled in performance management and encouraging an environment of continuous improvement. Ability to delegate effectively and hold the team accountable

Accounting Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of accounting practices and GAAP, general ledger reconciliations, OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards (modified and full) and financial reporting. Must have strong attention to detail and ability to resolve discrepancies independently. Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, and standards

Software Proficiency: Experience in understanding the interrelationship of various enterprise applications and their integrations between systems; preference given to candidates with comprehensive knowledge of Workday Financials

Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and direct a team of individuals, as well as individual workload

Communication: Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively. Strong customer service mindset when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ability to pass the exam within 3 years of accepting position

Experience with Workday Financials

Experience working for a government or government-funded organization

Benefits

Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities.

UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one.

Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions).

10 paid holidays.

12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary.

EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost.

Company

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Expanding horizons in meteorology and weather forecasting, water cycle hydrology, oceanography, solar physics, atmospheric chemistry and air quality, climate science, computer science, environmental science, and STEM education.

Founded in 1960

Boulder, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees