Financial reporting manager Jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Definition of Classification :

The Financial Reporting Accountant performs advanced professional analytical work involving the implementation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices to the resolution of a wide variety of complex accounting problems. The Financial Reporting Accountant serves as a high-level individual contributor providing expertise and direction to other professional and / or technical staff. The Financial Reporting Accountant provides significant assistance in support of the monthly financial close process, interim accrual monthly statements, and audited financial statements; prepares, analyzes and processes timely accounting reports, prepares reporting and reconciliation for relevant financial areas, including but not limited to : fixed assets, leases, contributions receivable, student accounts receivable aging analysis, student loans receivable, monthly accrued revenue and deferred charges, ancillary financial data, and other reconciliations and closing entries, as needed.

Reporting to the Associate Controller, this position plays a key role in the University’s monthly financial close and reporting process.

Although minimal, this position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Financial Accounting :

• Fixed Assets : Maintain University’s fixed asset records on an ongoing basis, ascertain monthly additions and deletions according to policy, and calculate and record monthly depreciation entries.
• Leases : Maintains University lease accounting records on an ongoing basis and calculates and records monthly entries for right-of-use lease assets and liabilities. Manages lease additions and changes according to policy.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles various audit workpapers, schedules and month-end adjusting journal entries for interim financial reporting on the accrual basis of accounting, including but not limited to student accounts receivable, student loans receivable, contributions receivable, property, plant & equipment, leases and actuarial adjustments for life income gifts. Coordinates with accounting personnel and other supporting departments to facilitate month, quarter and year-end closes.
• Manages monthly accrual and deferral entries and reversals for revenues and expenses.
• Assists Accounting Services with reconciliations as needed in support of a timely month-end close.
• Aids with the analysis of balances and transactions from external sources, preparing complex reports to incorporate data into General Ledger, including the University’s subsidiary organizations.

Grant Administration Support

General Duties

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following :

Experience / Training / Education :

Required

Preferred

Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Working Conditions :

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands :

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and / or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.