About the Department

Under minimal supervision, this classification performs a variety of professional accounting duties, such as managing the daily transactions and balances of the University’s financial accounts, reviewing and initiating payments to external vendors, overseeing account balances and reconciliations, and assisting in the University’s compliance with all applicable tax regulation.

Position Duties

Analyze and process the daily transfers needed between the university bank accounts.
Submits ePayment requests through PNC for dual level payment approval.
Handles receipt of stock gifts and the related disposition and transfer of funds.
Initiate wire payments to vendors as needed.
Perform direct deposit setup for new vendors/payees of the payable function.
Perform daily review of anticipated ACH drafts and ensure appropriateness and requisite cash balances.
Assist in the managing and coordination of draws/payments as it relates to federal student loans and other grant programs.
Assist in the preparation of Form 990 and Form 990-T as needed.
Assist in management of 1042 tax deposits and payments.
Assist in management and analysis of W9 submissions for vendors and determination of 1099 status.
Review reconciliations of other accountants for accuracy, completeness, and resolution of discrepancies.
Provide insights into cash balances and trends in assistance of the University’s cash management function.
Assists in the monthly and annual closing processes and prepares related schedules for auditors.
Provides additional support in all areas related to Banner.
Manages the University’s fixed assets ledger
Ensures appropriate fixed asset setup within Banner, including placing in service and maintaining depreciable lives and schedules.
Crosstrain with other accountants in the office to ensure backup in every area.
Demonstrates professional judgment in the solving of accounting problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in Accounting, Finance or similar business-related major
A minimum of 3 - 5 years general accounting experience
Must be able to report to work Monday – Friday
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk
Ability to report to work five days per week
Ability to work with a computer for up to eight hours per day

Benefits

: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field?

Do you have at least 3 - 5 year of related experience for this position?

Can you lift 20 lbs or more?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Samford University
Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive

Birmingham, Alabama, 35229
Phone: 2057262011
Website: http://www.samford.edu