Department
Press/CFO
Job Summary
Supervising two other accountants and an accounts payable clerk, the Director of Accounting will oversee all aspects of Press operating statement and balance sheet activities for all three divisions: Books, Journals, and the Chicago Distribution Center. These include but are not limited to, recording and posting monthly revenue and expense journal entries, billing entries, tax obligations, banking activities, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Under the immediate supervision of the CFO, the Accounting Director will also oversee the work of two accountants and the clerk for accounts payable – and will work closely with the Journals Division Financial Administrator.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all monthly posted revenue and expense journal entries. Approve requisitions and purchase orders.
- Oversee monthly operating statement creation.
- Oversee and review distribution center statement creation and distribution.
- Manage Press Bank3 Northern Trust bank account.
- Advise on posting external vendor monthly sales to CISPUB.
- Manage oversight of sales tax filing and payment.
- Ensure that the Press’s accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), and cash transactions – deposits, refunds, chargebacks, etc. - are accurate and that all activity is properly accounted for on the various internal systems and University ledgers – and are reconciled on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for annual University audit workpaper efforts concerning balance sheet account reconciliations.
Manages professional staff. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
Advises and monitors accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding assets.
Other tasks as assigned by the CFO.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualification
Education:
Experience:
Preferred Competencies
- Exceptional general computer spreadsheet and mathematical skills.
- Familiarity with Oracle.
- Work in detail with very large reports and spreadsheets.
- Ability to become familiar with multiple computer systems and technologies.
- Ability to work independently and over time to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Working Conditions
- Using a PC for long periods of time.
- Hybrid work environment available.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Financial Management
Role Impact
People Manager
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$102,000.00 - $132,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
