Finance And Treasury Accountant

Finance and Treasury Accountant
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Job Description
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Finance and Treasury Accountant. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the NSHE Accounting Manager. The position will be inReno, Nevada.
The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.
The Accountant position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the NSHE's pooled operating funds, pooled endowment fund operations, the daily activities related to the centralized treasury and cash management function, and activities related to the System's debt management and compliance.
SALARY GRADE: Grade C (starting salary range approximately $65,000.00 to $75,000.00; depending on experience). A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement.
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: August 1, 2024
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have an earned Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited institution and three (3) years professional accounting work and/or progressive experience directly applicable to the position is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities. It is recommended that applicants for this position address each of the following items in the letter of application:

• Strong Accounting background.
  
• Audit background or experience is helpful.
  
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply to GL transactions.
  
• Working knowledge of government and fund accounting desirable.
  
• Ability to accurately create and record various journal vouchers, schedules, and accounting transactions.
  
• Ability to perform GL and ERP reconciliations to determine accurate account balances.
  
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
  
• Strong ability to use Workday or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Accounting system.
  
• Proficient use of various computer applications, databases, and MS Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
  
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks efficiently and timely while strictly adhering to deadlines.
  
• Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision demonstrating effective critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and judgment.
  
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external constituencies and work collaboratively as a team member.
  
• Strong ability to use Excel to perform data analysis and create reports.
  
• Strong ability to use Workday or other ERP to extract reports and information.
  
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
  
• Strong organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

• Perform monthly entry of custodial account statements for balancing the NSHE Endowment Pool (approx. $320 Million), input into endowment database, and calculate quarterly spending/management fees for distribution.
  
• Process reimbursements of System held Endowment account scholarships. Track award balances.
  
• Process and track endowment gift additions from institutions.
  
• Calculate and reconcile various income, distributions, capital calls, and fees.
  
• Access manager portals for documents and maintain endowment records.
  
• Retrieve and maintain investment records, statements, and transactions for the NSHE Operating Pool.
  
• Perform monthly data entry of investment manager statements, allocations related to the NSHE's Operating Pool, (approx. $850M), gain/ (loss) calculations, fee and income allocation calculations and reconciliations.
  
• Calculate end of month adjusted average daily cash balance and investment income.
  
• Prepare various reports, schedules and reconcile the Op Pool reserve to the GL and Workday.
  
• Perform daily cash management functions including reconciling NSHE's daily cash position to daily bank report and preparing related journals.
  
• Maintain cash flow records of balances and transactions, provide monthly cash flow to campuses.
  
• Process invoices related to finance functions.
  
• Reconcile and balance the banking and investments reimbursable account.
  
• Preparation and entry of accounting transactions into ERP.
  
• Perform GL reconciliations, research/correction of financial transactions, and extraction of reports.
  
• Perform tracking, reconciling and maintenance of records for NSHE's bonds and other indebtedness at the system level.
  
• Verify biannual debt service invoices, prepare schedule of campus debt obligation, process debt service payments and debt related fees.
  
• Prepare closing cost summaries for new debt issuances.
  
• Process debt paying agent and custody account invoices, maintain schedule, process recharges.
  
• Process drawdown reimbursement requests from the custodian of campus project cash.
  
• Prepare and enter various ad hoc bank transactions and journals into WorkDay.
  
• Perform a variety of analysis and reporting related to the NSHE banking and investments.
  
• Assist with annual audit PBCs, gathering documents, and preparing schedules for external auditors.
  
• Perform administration duties for web-based applications, such as Fundriver and Touchnet.
  
• Communicate with fund managers, institution staff and/or vendors to request information or clarification of issues.
  

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process. Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and the name, email address and telephone number of four professional references willing to be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials. References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Director of Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://nshe.nevada.edu/administration/human-resources/. For assistance with NSHE's on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-4901.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions. Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled. The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by July 7, 2024.
For more information about the Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu. The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
For more information about the Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu. The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. NSHE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.
Posting Close Date
09/30/2024
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSHE-external/job/System-Administration-Office---North/Finance-and-Treasury-Accountant_R0143206?workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf014cc806bd19c034ed08
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