Manager - Accounting

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Job Requisition ID:

R00053281

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Sponsored Programs - Post Award

Location/s:

Central Billing Office-Clinton

Job Title:

Manager - Accounting

Job Summary:

To examine, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures relevant to an assigned accounting area or unit such as grant or contract administration, cash disbursements and record, payroll, CAS systems, accounts payable, and general ledger. To manage and maintain existing accounting systems, including directing the activities of the accounting staff in the use of software.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of accounting systems, principles, and practices.  Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.  Skill in the use of mathematics.  Interpersonal skills.  Management skills. Ability to analyze data and/or information.

Responsibilities

• Manages the accounting operations of an assigned area or unit.
• Hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates the performance of employees.
• Develops, implements, modifies, and documents record keeping and accounting systems.
• Assists in the selection, design, testing, and implementation of accounting software applications and systems.
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Coordinates with internal and external customers to answer questions, convey information, and resolve accounting issues.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

08/19/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):