Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by being responsible for oversight of the day-to-day activities of the financial affairs office. Responsible for making sure the University's bills are paid timely, general ledger transactions are up-to-date and accurate, and financial systems and controls are operating efficiently and effectively.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the daily transactional activity of the financial affairs office.
• Oversees the payment, transactional, and account reconciliation processes.
• Supervises a Grant Accountant, Accounts Payable Clerk, and Accounting Assistant
• Indirectly supervises processing of non-student deposits.
• Oversees the chart of accounts, approval queues and Banner finance user access, ACH module.
• Exhibits knowledge of internal controls and automated accounting systems.
• Provides training and support for Banner finance users.
• Provides technical advice and service to staff and provide advice on complex accounting matters to department and/or university staff.
• Reviews, prepares, and processes accounting transaction related entries of moderate complexity.
• Works with the IT department on testing and troubleshooting of Banner and other finance IT support systems.
• Acts as administrator for non-Banner finance support systems (ie. Online banking, procurement and travel card systems, Nelnet Commerce Manager, credit card merchant accounts).
• Assists in audits and prepare PBC workpapers.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Initiates or approves online banking transactions.
• Manages implementation of special projects as assigned.

Other Functions

• Assesses the performance of direct reports and provides frequent feedback to optimize their performance.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and related work experience may substitute.
• Three to five years of job related experience.
• Ability to operate a 10-key adding machine by touch.
• Efficient and accurate data entry skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook). Ellucian Banner or similar integrated software experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) & interpretation skills.
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.
• Work some evening or weekend hours.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor work at a computer workstation
• Low level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.