Accounting Manager

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office

• Clinton Township

• Clinton Township, MI

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Non-Profit/Education)

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager works under the direction of the VP of Accounting & Administration. This role

is responsible for managing accounts payable and assisting with the overall operation of the accounting

department. This is a future management growth opportunity within non-profit education.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable Department, including hands-

on accountant functions as well as supervision of the accounts payable clerk.

Monthly general ledger accounting and reconciliation responsibilities including journal entries,

account reconciliations, account analysis and other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Assist with the monthly closing of the general ledger

Assist with monthly financial statements and meets all corporate reporting deadlines

Become an in-house expert on CampusVue student accounting software, gaining the ability to

train/assist other team members with data extractions/analysis.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the

U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), MBA a

plus.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, but not required

4 to 5 years combined experience with a CPA firm and/or financial accounting including general

ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, etc.

Non-profit experience preferred

Experience with MS Office, internet and email, with expertise in Excel required

Experience with CampusVue and accounting software packages, a plus (we use Acumatica)

Reference and background check required for employment, including credit check

Protection of student and/or employee privacy is expected in the handling of confidential

and/or financial information.

Protection of the corporation and privacy of corporate proprietary and confidential information

is expected

Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, such as call blocks, teaching

sessions, student appointments, etc.

Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone,

read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment.

Professional communication encompasses written, oral, visual and digital communication.

Successful communication skills are required for working at Ross and involve the following:

writing, reading, editing, speaking, listening, software applications, data entry and reporting,

and Internet research.

Ability to build rapport with students and staff

Ability to work with different teams

Ability to remain focused and adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment

Ability to achieve goals; We work to make our students successful and we measure that in our

individual and team accomplishments

Strong attention to detail & accuracy, and commitment to quality

Ability to organize your work and meet deadlines

Demonstrate professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Ross and a

student mentor

Adhere to Ross Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics

Must have availability in work schedule to be able to accommodate project or accounting

deadlines that may require evening hours.

In office - not remote

Ross is an Equal Opportunity Employer