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Clayton, Missouri, Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary The Senior Manager of Financial & Compliance Reporting oversees the Universityâ™s GAAP-compliant audited financial statements, Uniform Guidance audit requirements, indirect cost rate development, recharge center financial statements and compliance, and internal control documentation. This role ensures adherence to federal regulations, accounting standards, and institutional policies while partnering across Financial Services and the University to maintain accurate, transparent, and compliant financial reporting. The position also supervises five (5) staff (4 direct) involved in cost analysis, external reporting, and space/recharge center compliance activities. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & External Audit Mange preparation of WashU's annual GAAP audited financial statements and Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) including coordination with external auditors. Review components prepared by technical staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with guidance. Support reporting for NSF, IPEDS, benefit plans, and other institutional filings. Recharge Center Oversight & Compliance Oversee preparation and distribution by the Indirect Cost Analyst of recharge center financial statements and summary reports to senior management. Assure reporting reflects OMB Uniform Guidance (UG) and University policy. Confer with and provide guidance to recharge center directors in the establishment of charge out rates to customers of the center. Monitor compliance with university policy with respect to centers accumulating operating surplus or deficit. Internal Controls, Accounting Compliance & Research Oversee documentation and evaluation of internal control processes aligned to COSO. Research new accounting pronouncements, federal audit requirements, and cost accounting standards. Recommend and implement process improvements and automation opportunities. Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Manage development of the Universityâ™s Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost rate proposal using CRIS data and supporting documentation. Participate in negotiations with federal reviewers for rate approval (approximately every 4 years). Space Survey & Data Integrity Oversight In collaboration with the Lead Indirect Cost Analyst, supervise the Space Utilization Coordinator and ensure integrity of space data used in F&A rate calculations. Develop improvements to survey instructions, systems, and training. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment This position is a hybrid position that primarily works from home. Must have a dedicated workspace and must be able to work on campus (St. Louis) as needed. Standard work hours are 37.5 per work week with extra hours as needed. Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. ·        Ability to move to on and off-campus locations. Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Progressive Managerial Responsibility (5 Years), Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Or Related Field (5 Years) Skills: Analytical Thinking, Confidentiality, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Detail-Oriented, Independent Problem Solving, Professional Ethics, Technical Accounting, Working Independently, Work Initiative Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications: Bachelorâ™s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and non-technical audiences. Three years of public accounting or Five years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience. Prior supervisory experience. â‹ Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, federal Uniform Guidance, and internal controls. Prior experience in a university or non-profit environment. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: Financial Reporting (3 Years), Public Accounting (3 Years) Skills: Computer Literacy, Deadline Management, Effective Written Communication, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Controls, Oral Communications Grade G15 Salary Range $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Richmond, Virginia, SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for both the technical and analysis side of the accounting activities at the University of Richmond. The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations and preparation of tax returns, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounting Responsibilities Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances including credit card activity. Perform fixed asset and capital accounting. Prepare journal entries and advanced accounting entries. Assist with reconciliation of year-end activities for tax reporting. Assist with reconciliation and analysis of investment accounts. Assist with endowment accounting including gift reconciliation and reviewing gift documentation. Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures. Accounting Analysis and Reporting Assist with preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasts for senior leadership. Assist with financial analyses and reports to senior leadership. Assist with preparation of federal, state, local, and special tax returns including University 990, 990-T, and 4720. Assist with preparation of year-end financial reports, audit workpapers, and 403b plan financial statements. Assist with assessment of internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas. System Administration, Education, Training, & Compliance Support campus-wide accounting interfaces and integrations with other systems in coordination with Director and data stewards. Assist in training of proper internal controls for accounting and cash handling. CONTACTS: All levels of the University Organization University Administrators, Faculty, and Staff External Auditors SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practice including higher education specific practices. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong organizational and stress management skills. Working knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Working knowledge of accounting systems. Exercises discretion and independent judgment. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. 5+ years of accounting experience. Experience with common Higher Education ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, Banner, PeopleSoft, etc.) Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works successfully in a collaborative office environment Ability to work in an open office setting Ability to walk to points on campus within a one-mile radius WORK HOURS: Full Time/Exempt Monday - Friday 8:30a-5:00p 7.75 hours/daily, 38.75 hours/weekly SALARY: Pay Grade 7 ($58,011.00 - $86,299.00)

Birmingham, Alabama, Job Description To assist with the accounting function by producing financial and statistical reports and analyze financial data for material variances. To gather data, prepare and analyze routine financial reports for internal UAB purposes and third party agencies. To communicate with departmental users and third party agencies regarding applicable accounts. To prepare period deposits, billings and transfer of funds in a timely and accurate manner. Under minimal supervision, this classification performs accounting reporting functions by producing and distributing financial, statistical reports. Supports the budgeting process by processing and in-putting budget information. Salary Range: $43,890 -$45,206.64 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Preferred: Prior accounting experience, grants accounting UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. Job:Clerical %26 Administrative

Fairfax, VA, Virginia, Department: Fiscal Services Classification: Financial Svcs Specialist 1 Job Category:  Classified Staff Work Schedule:  Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type:  Hybrid Eligible Sponsorship Eligibility:  Not eligible for visa sponsorship Pay Band:  04 Salary:  Salary starting at $68k, commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check:  Yes Financial Background Check: Yes About the Department: The Controller's Office establishes and monitors the university?s internal control framework, collaborates with university units to establish fiscal processes, and provides guidance to academic and administrative units related to administrative policies and procedures. It maintains close working relationships with the Office of Budget and Planning, the Office of Sponsored Programs, Procurement and Accounts Payable, and Human Resources and Payroll. The goal of the Controller's Office is to provide excellent customer service and minimize costs through demonstrating consistent progress toward increasing flexibility, reducing administrative burden, eliminating "no value added" efforts, and automating transaction processing. About the Position: This position is responsible for performing core accounting and financial reporting functions while also developing advanced analytical reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making. This role blends strong technical accounting expertise with modern data analytics skills, leveraging tools such as AI-enabled analytics, automation, Power Query, and Power BI to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and insight. Responsibilities: Prepares schedules, reports, and documentation to support audit requests; Assists with annual Higher Education filings under Comptroller?s Directive and other requirements per the state audit and reporting processes; Gathers and analyzes data to support financial analysis and reporting and prepare related journal entries with schedules (including but not limited to debt service); Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting including variance analysis, transaction research, and financial reporting. Perform balance sheet & P Analyzes aggregate information received from Component Units (CU) and prepare the annual CU financial statements and footnotes; Reviews and analyzes complex accounting transactions against guidance (i.e. GASB 87-Leases, GASB-96 SBITAs, etc.) to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and related year-end footnotes; Supports maintenance of Banner Chart of Accounts, such as new element workflow approvals, element inactivation and re-activation, and element changes needed due to departmental reorganizations; Designs, develops, and maintains financial dashboards and reports using Power BI; Utilizes Power Query to extract, transform, and model data from multiple systems; Applies data analytics techniques to identify trends and anomalies; Supports financial and analytical requests using structured and automated approaches; Leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance variance analysis, data validation, and reporting efficiency; Assists the Lead Accountant with financial reporting for the George Mason Research Foundation (GMRF); Provides support as needed and serve as backup for other staff members in Financial Reporting; and Other duties as assigned.  Required Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Experience with financial accounting processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial close, and financial reporting; Experience with Power BI and Power Query or similar data visualization and ETL tools; Experience in using AI, automation tools, or RPA within finance or accounting; Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Ellucian Banner, Workday, Oracle); Demonstrated understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles; Knowledge of interpreting technical accounting guidance - preferably GAAP and relevant GASB/FASB pronouncements; Intermediate Excel skills with hands-on experience in data manipulation and analysis including advanced functions (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, etc.); Effective oral and written communication skills; Ability to perform balance sheet & P Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and communicate findings effectively; Ability to apply critical thinking; attention to detail; work independently; and focus on thoroughness and quality of information; and Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people within the university community. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification; Experience in Higher Education industry; Experience in Government Accounting; and Knowledge of GASB. Instructions to Applicants:  For full consideration, applicants must apply for  Accountant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.  Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review. Posting Open Date:  May 7, 2026 For Full Consideration, Apply by:   May 21, 2026 Open Until Filled:   Yes  

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9) Department/Organization:  502702 - Campus Financial Affairs Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends required Job Summary:  The Accountant III prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets under minimal supervision. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance, trains, and/or may supervise entry-level accountants. Additional Department Summary:  Serves as the financial and budget liaison to a variety of Student Life departments that report to the VP for Student Life, the AVP for Strategic Initiatives, and the AVP for Student Engagement. Provides direction and supervision for all fiscal operations, including budget development and administration, fiscal accountability, and planning to maximize the use of departmental resources. Performs a variety of complex administrative and accounting duties, including budget analysis, forecasting, auditing, strategic planning, and other financial related functions to ensure fiscal integrity and policy compliance. Promotes a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Completes required training and holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Manages financial reporting. Establishes, enforces, and follows internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures. Extended hours are required during the budget development phase, year-end, and other critical reporting points during the year. Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and five (5) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and three (3) years of accounting experience. Skills and Knowledge:  Knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial accounting and analysis, performance reporting, and business forecasting and modeling. Strong independent decision-making, policy interpretation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated competency in advanced spreadsheet and database operations. Ability to interact successfully with complex administrative management and financial online systems. Demonstrated commitment to support all students. Demonstrated professional judgment skills. Preferred Qualifications:  Experience with accounting in a college or university setting. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s  Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal  poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.