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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including outstanding education assistance programs.

HOURS:

This is considered a hybrid role for our Home Office in Milwaukee. A schedule of in-person at the Herzing University Home Office will be required based on commuting distance and business needs. The schedule will be determined based on business needs but is typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting.
• 2 years of public accounting experience required; CPA preferred.
• At least 1 - 3 years of Supervisory responsibility for accounting staff required.
• Proficiency using MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency user of accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus.
• Non-Profit experience is a plus, but not required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight

• Manage and mentor Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Analyst.
• Review tasks performed by direct reports.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Scrutinize and review/adjust balance sheet accounts.
• Identify and explain variances on the monthly financial reports
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Integration and reconciliation of payroll into general ledger.
• Collaborate with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Respond to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, Regional VPs, and Campus Presidents regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.

• Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Support the Controller in development and implementation of new procedures and workflow process improvements.

General Ledger Accounts and System Reports

• Define and maintain all general ledger accounts.
• Create/modify all required reports in financial reporting system.
• Ensure all general ledger account descriptions are current and included in all applicable reports.
• Ensure all reports are current and include correct general ledger accounts.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, country of origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.