Business Analyst

Position Title: Business & Compliance Analyst

Work Schedule: Full Time (12 Months/1950 Hours per year); Monday – Friday as scheduled, some evening and weekend work may be required

Job Summary:

The Business & Compliance Analyst will handle various cross-functional responsibilities primarily within the College's Business Operations with a focus on accounting activities. Such responsibilities include performing financial account review/reconciliations, and monitoring/assessing/recommending internal control functions, managing record-keeping and reporting for the College’s investment accounts, providing support to the Vice President of Business Affairs (VPBA) on special projects and strategic analysis. This is a high-visibility position with regular interaction with the College’s President and Board of Trustees.

Duties (Examples listed below are not an all-inclusive list):

· Manage record-keeping for the College’s endowment and scholarship awards.

o Update endowment asset valuation report database (Endowment Solutions) on a monthly basis.

o Reconcile general ledger accounts for endowment activities (gifts received, earnings, withdrawals, etc.).

o Calculate endowed scholarship net assets released from donor restrictions for reporting on annual financial statements.

o Coordinate between Office of Development and Office of Financial Aid annual scholarship award amounts for awarding to individual students.

o Maintain record of scholarship recipients as audit detail to support reported scholarship net assets.

· Reconcile/monitor student accounts receivable and allowance for uncollectible accounts.

· Review selected account reconciliations and perform internal assessments on a monthly and quarterly basis. Report findings to VPBA.

· Assist the Business Office in the facilitation of the annual audit and preparation of the annual tax return.

· Work with Student Business Services to analyze the performance of third-party collection agencies. Make recommendations to improve upon the collection of student accounts.

· Consolidate and codify the College’s financial policies.

· Assist the VPBA on special projects and strategic analyses. Examples may include pricing analysis of the College’s lines of business, ROI analysis of facility construction/renovation and programs, researching and applying for Federal, State or Local governmental tax credits.

· Prepare and present to the Board of Trustee Committees on various relevant topics.

Other Special Projects as Assigned:

· Research higher education institutional best practices

· Assist in the implementation of newly introduced accounting standards

· Suggest/implement process/procedure/policy best practices

· Ensure various departments are adhering to defined policies/practices

· Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting

· Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

· General ledger and accounting experience including reconciliation skills

· Good critical thinking skills and attention to detail

· Positive attitude and personable

· Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, sometimes with frequent interruptions

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Adherence to confidentiality of information

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Desired Qualifications:

· Certified Public Accountant

· Master’s degree in accounting or business-related field

· Experience working in higher education

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, job application (AC Application), and salary requirements to Phil Mishka, at pmishka@adrian.edu.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled

Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If offered a position, the finalist must furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of commencing employment.

A private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian College is a traditional four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate and graduate education. The College offers a multitude of majors and pre-professional programs including certifications, approximately 50 athletic teams, and 10 institutes dedicated to a diverse and personalized approach to education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to the academic and personal growth of its students.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized and ranked Adrian College as a ‘Best Regional College for Undergraduate Teaching’ and ‘Most Innovative’. Adrian also received accolades as a “Best Value” school. The College landed on the list of Best Value schools in the Midwest region for the sixth consecutive year and has also been recognized as having ‘A Focus on Student Success’; a new section in college rankings. Adrian College is located in Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,600 - $56,500