Colgate University Looking for Grants Assistant at Camden, New York Full Time

DescriptionRecruitment Period: 08/09/2022 – Until FilledStatus: Full Time
Applicants for all positions will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during the hiring process. Valid medical or religious exemptions will be considered.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Master of Arts in Medical Science enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.
General Summary:
The controller oversees the day-to-day operations of the finance department, emphasizing a collaborative, mission-driven financial management culture, and financial accountability. Assists units with strategic and administrative planning, financial projects, and general accounting guidance. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, internal control guidelines, and university procedures. Reports to the CFO.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees all activities associated with the general ledger, including but not limited to, reviewing and approving accounts payable, payroll, student accounts, fixed assets, cash management, investments and revenue entries, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Manages, supervises and trains assigned staff and monitors work in progress, reviews job performance consistent with department and university goals
• Supports the CFO by providing tactical administrative and managerial advice and evaluates related proposed solutions and internal proposals
• Manages preparation of monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports for management’s use
• Manages internal and external audits, and prepares audit documentation and GAAP financial statements
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to manage 403(b) and 457 retirement plans, and the self-funded health plan
• Oversees grant and contract accounting in accordance with regulatory and other guidelines
• Coordinate all regulatory tax filings including IRS Forms 990, W-2s, 1099s, and 1098-Ts
• Responsible for contribution accounting, including endowment and net asset accounting
• Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and is expected to meet or exceed such standards
• Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
• Other duties as assigned