Accounting Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan

INTRODUCTION

Accountant for Marketplace and merchant administration which includes managing the University online marketplace using Touchnet UCommerce as well as administering merchant accounts and reconciliation of ACH and credit card merchant activity.

Marketplace site set up, activation and training users in ongoing site maintenance.

This position includes general accounting duties including reconciliations, journal vouchers, AP and expense approvals and tax filings.

Other duties associated with this position include sales tax compliance, IRS excise and 1098 filings.

Maintenance of Property tax files and property tax payments.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Accounting Degree required.
• Accounting work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with payment card industry and banking preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner and/or Touchnet preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• University Merchant administration. This includes working with Bank to maintain or obtain merchants as needed both for CC and ACH activity. Responsible for set up and organization of Merchant activity for University online marketplace. This involves vetting applications for online sales activity, assisting departments in setting up online sites, and training departments for ongoing monitoring and maintenance of marketplace sites. This includes maintenance of physical cc terminals located on campus not associated with OneCard or other POS systems.

• Additional merchant related duties include monitoring for credit card or ACH fraud and follow through with errors encountered with credit card merchant and ACH activity.

• Responsible for University Sales tax reporting and compliance. This includes advising campus departments on taxability of sales activity and working with auditors should the University be chosen for a sales tax audit.

• Accountant approval of Accounts payables on a rotating basis and Expense report approvals for employees of departments assigned.

• Bank Reconciliations and Account Reconciliations as assigned.

• Monthly and Yearly Journal Vouchers/Accruals as assigned.

• Yearly Audit Schedules as Assigned.

• Maintenance of Property tax files and property tax payments.

• Yearly 1098T filing. Includes understanding of IRS filing requirements and how they relate to University Student Receivables as well as understanding Banner functionality related to this process.

• In performance of duties, ensuring University compliance with GAAP, US and State Tax regulations as well as support and enforcement of University policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No specific supervisor duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accounting Degree required.
• English Proficiency required.
• Accounting work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with payment card industry and banking preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner and/or Touchnet preferred.
• Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner and/or Touchnet preferred.

INTERPERSONAL INTERACTIONS

• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be able to effectively understand English and express themselves in English both verbally and in writing in order to carry out most departmental duties.
• Must work well with co-workers to solve problems and support functions of the department.
• Must work well with University personnel in order to resolve issues related to approvals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Normal office environment. Some shifting of boxes or files for office maintenance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office environment.