Wake Forest University · 2 days ago
Accounting Coordinator, School of Law
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWake Forest University is seeking an Accounting Coordinator for the Law School Budget & Finance Team. The role involves providing accounting, administrative, and technical support to ensure accurate financial reporting and quality customer service.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee regular financial processes in Workday such as invoice processing, credit card charges, cash/ACH and check deposits, proper utilization of restricted funds, journal entries, and accounting adjustments
Ensure compliance with accounting and auditing requirements and adherence to established budgetary requirements
Provides both regular and ad hoc requested financial reports to include assistance with monthly manager budget reports; performs monthly reconciliations, monitors financial actuals to budget, performs research and analysis for special projects and new programs or initiatives
Serves as Grants Monitor ensuring all grant funds are properly accounted for, ensures compliance with any reporting and end-date requirements, reconciles grant funds on a regular basis, and provides grant managers with regular financial reports
Assists with preparation of departmental budgets, including operating and restricted funds, in conjunction with the directors and Law School management staff
Assists departments with the development and evaluation of requests for quotations (RFQ’s) for operational and project-related goods and services; initiates projects for the Law School and verifies quotes and actual charges align
Maintains financials for Law Faculty Development Funds and coordinates with Associate Dean of Research to ensure compliance with annual funding allocations
Serves as Law School Asset Monitor working with central administration and Law School staff to identify and properly inventory fixed assets and record and document any asset disposals in compliance with auditing guidelines
Serves as liaison to other divisions of the University for the Law School and its multiple departments on finance related matters
Works independently on special projects
Meets with Law School departments and staff and other divisions of the University as needed
Law School Student Payroll Assistance
Provides training and materials to assist Law School employees with Workday financial processes
Assists Law School during large events such as orientation, exams, and graduation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Accounting or Finance, plus three to five years related accounting/business experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and Excel
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to perform financial analysis and prepare financial reports as needed; ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedures to provide guidance and address any questions
Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to solve problems and adapt to changes quickly and positively
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
Experience in higher education accounting
Experience with Workday Finance and Budget
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Company
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.9MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentAmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institutes of Health
2025-07-10Grant· $30M
2024-10-10Grant· $0.2M
2023-02-23Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
VP, Sustainability (CSO) and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Travisano
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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