Director of Accounting

Job Opportunity – Director of Accounting – Wilberforce University – Wilberforce, OH

Salary Range - $80k to $90k annually

Are you excited about making a difference in higher education? Do you have an eagle eye for detail, a passion for accuracy and a knack for turning policies into perfection? If you answer yes, we want to talk to you!

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Director of Accounting to manage our accounting operations. You will oversee general ledger, financial reporting, compliance, and audit coordination, ensuring accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.


• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.


• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.


• Manage audit processes and liaise with external auditors.


• Maintain compliance with financial regulations.


• Supervise and mentor accounting staff (4).


• Develop and maintain internal controls.


• Collaborate with departments across campus.


• Serve as a Banner Finance system expert (our accounting platform).


• Implement new accounting procedures and system enhancements.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principles.


• Proficiency with accounting software.


• Leadership and supervisory experience.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.


• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in higher education.


• Experience with nonprofit or governmental fund accounting.


• Familiarity with GASB standards.


• Experience with financial aid and grant accounting.

About Us:

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America’s first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers’ social, professional and cultural amenities and airports. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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