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 ASSISTANT CONTROLLER 
OPEN:  April 4, 2013 (Position available April 22, 2013) 
CLOSE: Until filled
Full-time position with benefits. Review of resumes will begin immediately 

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance, this position is responsible for the financial and grants accounting functions, implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that college assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies and GAAP.

The Assistant Controller demonstrates in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and applicable accounting standards. Develops and administers accounting policies and procedures to maintain the fiscal integrity of the college. Assists the Associate VP for Finance with the oversight of payroll, accounts payable, student accounts, general accounting and the campus post office. Has responsibility for ensuring the delivery of quality customer service, efficient processing of accounting items, reconciliations, and period end close processes. This position is a “power user” of the College’s finance software system (Banner) and provides system support for any implementation that affects Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Finance or Payroll. The Assistant Controller is a key contact in the annual financial statement audit and other agreed upon procedures engagements. This position also supports and assists in executing strategies to improve efficiency and customer service; supports institutional effectiveness.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for all endowed funds and all other restricted funds. Tracks and reviews all activity in these funds.
• Responsible for all grant accounting and reporting.
• Reconciles all gifts received through Development to gifts per the general ledger and reviews and tracks all gifts to ensure certain donor restrictions are followed.
• Performs all monthly and other periodic debt accounting.
• Performs all trust and annuities accounting.
• Responsible for accounting for pledges including calculating allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Completes annual surveys specific to Higher Education and NCAA athletic reporting requirements.
• Responsible for tax reporting for foreign national employees and students.
• Responsible for training accounting staff and other support staff on any new policies or procedures that are implemented.
• Assists with other tax reporting requirements of the College.
• Assists with treasury function of the College.

QUALIFICATIONS
An undergraduate degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of related experience required. A master’s degree and CPA license are preferred. Excellent technical skills with advanced PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Access, Word) necessary. Higher education, Banner Finance, and Crystal Reporting experience also strongly preferred. Proven ability to communicate orally and in writing required. Must have exceptional abilities and commitment to organize work duties and tasks; creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Email cover letter and resume to AssistantControllerSearch@wofford.edu. Mail cover letter and resume to Wofford College, Attn: Business Office Assistant Controller Search Committee, 429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663.

In anticipation of receiving a high volume of resumes, the search committee will be unable to send resume acknowledgements. 
 

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ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANT 

OPEN:  May 1, 2013
CLOSE: Until Filled (with a July 2, 2013 start date)
Full-time position with benefits.  Review of resumes will begin immeditately. 

The selected candidate will serve as the primary media contact for several sports, maintain sport statistics, update school website,write and edit press releases, design and write online media guides and perform other various writing projects and other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD/Media Relations. Strong writing and communications skills, along with a working knowledge of Stat Crew, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office in both PC and Mac environments required. Graphic design and web content management experiences, along with familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations, is preferred. Prior experience of at least three years in a sports information/athletic media relations office is required.  Candidate must be flexible to travel with assigned teams for competitions as required, including weekends and/or holidays.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  Forward a cover letter, resume, and references to: Brent Williamson, Assistant AD/Media Relations, Wofford College 429 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC  29303 or by Email: williamsondb@wofford.edu (pdf document preferred).

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