Accounting (2 Positions)

 



The Controller's Office of Fordham University currenly has two immediate openings. ACCOUNTING MANAGER



The Accounting Manager will assist the Controller with the review of internal financials, concentrating on operating results. Responsibilities will include working with budgets, account reconciliation, assisting with surveys and special projects, and oversight of the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements. The Accounting Manager also evaluates and makes improvements to internal accounting processes, ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the University.

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and at least 7 years of experience are required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred. Must have strong technical accounting skills with background in budgeting and finance, as well as excellent computer skills (advanced Excel and knowledge of Access a must). Knowledge of SCT Banner a plus. We seek a proven problem-solver with the ability to improve processes. Non-for-profit or higher education experience is preferred. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT



We seek a Senior Accountant to handle the day-to-day operations of the Controller's office, including various reconciliations and analyses. Responsibilities include preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports; analysis of trends, costs, revenues, etc. to predict future revenues and expenses; and reporting finances to management, with suggestions regarding strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Must have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience, as well as strong computer skills (Excel, Access). Requires knowledge of general ledger packages (SCT Banner preferred), familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures, and the ability to plan and accomplish goals. Not-for-profit or higher education experience preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including tuition remission. For immediate consideration, please indicate the position you are interested in applying for, and submit cover letter and resume to:

Office of Human Resources Management
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
Fax: 718-817-4929
Email: hr@fordham.edu




ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is an independent university in the Jesuit tradition which grants baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences and business administration to both traditional and non-traditional students. Fordham's undergraduate student body and workforce reflects the diversity of the metropolitan area in which the University is located and includes students from other regions who are attracted to New York's cosmopolitan culture. Fordham enrolls more than 14,600 undergraduate and graduate students in its 10 Colleges and Schools. Students today come to Fordham from all 50 states and from 89 foreign countries. Fordham's Rose Hill Campus, the largest "green campus" in New York City, with traditional collegiate Gothic architecture, cobble-stone streets and green expanses is located on 85 magnificent acres in the north Bronx, adjacent to the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo.

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION






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