Associate Director, Accounting and Finance

About Drexel

Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Job Summary

Manage and/or perform all accounting tasks and its workflow and procedures within Academic Properties, Inc.

Essential Functions

• Manage the day-to-day financial reporting and budgetary process of the company.
• Supervise the accounting staff, banking functions, cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Collaborate with external auditor and provide the necessary documents required for the audit or financial review to be completed.
• Provide various management, and financial reports that include monthly income statements, balance sheets and updating the computerized accounting system.
• Comply with all local, State, and federal tax filing requirements.
• Prepare and provide month-end close financial reports for parent company.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and ability to use accounting software.
• Ability and experience in creating financial statements and general ledger functions.
• Ability to analyze information and provide data necessary to aid in overall budgeting and capital expenditures.
• Ability to keep track of cash flow to best assist in the management of assets and liabilities.
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• YARDI software skills are preferred

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

University City – Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Information

This position is classified as exempt with a salary grade of L. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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Advertised:Aug 25 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Sep 26 2021 Eastern Daylight Time