Position Summary & Description

This management position is a non-represented.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications for the position of an Assistant Controller.

The Assistant Controller position will be responsible for assisting the Controller with the University year end close process, financial statement preparation, and communications with the university auditors for both financial statement audit and Single Audit purposes. The Assistant Controller will prepare account reconciliations; review and approve journal entries; evaluate, recommend, and ensure good internal process are in place and being followed; oversee state and federal fund drawdowns and prepare appropriate reconciliations; ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations; supervise, mentor, and provide technical accounting assistance to approximately three accounting professionals; and provide overall accounting department backup and support as needed. This position requires strong communication, organization, and computer skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Position Qualifications

MINIMUM:

• 
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• 2 years of current public accounting experience in the assurance line of business

PREFERRED:

• Fund accounting experience in a governmental or not-for-profit entity

Candidates must have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).

Essential Functions

The work of this position occurs in a typical office environment. Although infrequent, periods of heavy exertion may occur. Incumbent must have the following abilities:

• Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required.
• Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the general public
• Use a variety of common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, auxiliary printers and similar equipment.
• Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying various weight limits.
• Operate office equipment which may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing.
• Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.
• Follow oral and written instructions

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application will consist of a cover letter, resume, names and email addresses of three references submitted in this online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iupedu.

Automated reference requests will be generated when application is submitted by applicant.

Official transcripts and copy of current certified public accountant certificate will be required prior to hire for the selected candidate.

You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.

Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon confirmation of work eligibility and satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education.