Accounting Manager

Gustavus Adolphus College • Saint Peter, MN • 1d ago

Accounting Manager Finance Description JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager is a critical technical accounting leader within the Finance team, acting as the College's primary tax expert and audit coordinator. This is an individual contributor role with the potential to supervise 1-2 staff members. You will ensure the integrity of financial data, maintain institutional compliance, and serve as a key resource for complex tax and gift reporting. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys "owning" the compliance calendar and managing complex multi-state requirements. Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 Application Procedure: Please continue the process below or on our website, https://gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume. A cover letter is optional. Anticipated Start Date: May 1, 2026 (or sooner) MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and file Federal Form 990 and 990-T. Manage incidental tax filings, including Sales and Use tax, MinnesotaCare tax, and Nonresident Entertainer tax. Direct and maintain the College's charitable solicitation registrations and business filings in all 50 states. Ensure the College remains in good standing nationwide by tracking varying state deadlines, renewal requirements, and regulatory changes. Direct the coordination of the annual financial statement audit and various compliance audits. Lead the "Prepared by Client" (PBC) process and act as the primary liaison for external auditors. Support the Controller and the broader Finance team in the execution of the month-end close and year-end accounting activities. This includes preparing complex reconciliations, analyzing general ledger activity, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Lead the financial reporting for non-cash gifts, including stock gift processing, verifying valuations, and ensuring compliance with IRS Form 8283 and 8282 requirements for donor and donee reporting. Coordinate tax reporting for beneficiaries of the College's life income and split-interest gifts. Ensure accuracy and timely distribution of all required tax documentation. Serve as the internal subject matter expert on state and federal laws affecting the College's financial processes. Provide research and implementation plans for new regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions. Provide mentorship and daily oversight for 1-2 accounting staff members, fostering professional growth and ensuring accuracy in their respective workflows. Monitor cashflow, ensuring adequate reserves and the optimal investment of the idle funds. Prerequisites MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to meet strict regulatory deadlines. Proven strong research skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax codes and multi-state laws. An independent self-starter who is comfortable with uncertainty and capable of building or refining new processes with minimal direction. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements. Strong Excel skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience in a Higher Education setting. Direct experience preparing or managing IRS Form 990 and 990-T filings. Experience coordinating annual financial statement audits. Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include: Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns Onsite health services Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities Paid parental leave Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment) Tuition scholarships for dependents Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities. Contact Farah Ali | fbali@gustavus.edu | tel:507-933-7506 Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6992380 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-d1c4f0a7b6b0d647b9c268a109d52be1

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