Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SF2609P Position Title Accounting Manager Position Type Professional/Salaried Department Controllers Office - Troy Division Finance and Administration Campus Troy Work Status Full-Time (FT) Temporary No Location Troy - T01 Job Summary

The Accounting Manager provides accounting and financial support within the Controller's Office. The position primarily supports two areas, Sponsored Program Accounting and Financial Reporting, by assisting with their accounting, review, and reporting work. The Accounting Manager also performs other accounting work within the Controller's Office, including financial analysis, compliance support, and providing guidance to university departments.

Performs accounting and financial duties to include, but not limited to:

• Supports Sponsored Program Accounting by assisting with the monitoring of sponsored awards, reviewing financial activity, helping ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, and assisting departments with grant-related accounting and reporting requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and review of financial statements, schedules, and other financial information required for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Prepares and reviews accounting records, financial statements, reports, and other financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with university policies, laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Identifies accounting and financial issues and works with departments to make corrections as needed.
• Assists with budget development and monitoring. Reviews budget-to-actual activity and recommends adjustments when needed.
• Provides accounting and financial guidance to university departments and offices regarding accounting procedures, financial reporting, budgets, sponsored programs, and compliance.
• Assists the Controller's Office in working with university departments, divisions, agencies, and external organizations on accounting and financial matters.
• Assists with federal, state, and external audits by providing financial records, reconciliations, reports, and other requested information.
• Researches accounting standards, federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and university policies and provides guidance on compliance and proper accounting treatment.
• Performs special projects, financial analyses, reconciliations, and other accounting duties within the Controller's Office as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Three years of related experience in accounting, preferably in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Certified Public Accountant

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility Work Hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some after hours work to meet critical deadlines

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes Posting Date 10/06/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48672

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Reference Letters

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Supplemental Questions

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Social Media website

• Indeed

• Other employment website (please specify below)

• Employee Referral (please specify below)

• Local newspaper (please specify below)

• Professional journal (please specify below)

• Other source (please specify below)

• Please specify:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:

• Not a current Troy University employee

• Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)

• Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete

• Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)

• • Do you have a Bachelors degree in Accounting?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of three years of related experience in accounting?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
• Troy University participates in eVerify.

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