Accounting Manager

Troy University
Troy University

Accounting & Finance, Sales & Business Development · Full-time,

Posted on Oct 7, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number SF2609P
Position Title Accounting Manager
Position Type Professional/Salaried
Department Controller's Office - Troy
Division Finance and Administration
Campus Troy
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Accounting Manager provides accounting and financial support within the Controller’s Office. The position primarily supports two areas, Sponsored Program Accounting and Financial Reporting, by assisting with their accounting, review, and reporting work. The Accounting Manager also performs other accounting work within the Controller’s Office, including financial analysis, compliance support, and providing guidance to university departments.

Performs accounting and financial duties to include, but not limited to:
  • Supports Sponsored Program Accounting by assisting with the monitoring of sponsored awards, reviewing financial activity, helping ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, and assisting departments with grant-related accounting and reporting requirements.
  • Assists with the preparation and review of financial statements, schedules, and other financial information required for internal and external reporting purposes.
  • Prepares and reviews accounting records, financial statements, reports, and other financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with university policies, laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
  • Identifies accounting and financial issues and works with departments to make corrections as needed.
  • Assists with budget development and monitoring. Reviews budget-to-actual activity and recommends adjustments when needed.
  • Provides accounting and financial guidance to university departments and offices regarding accounting procedures, financial reporting, budgets, sponsored programs, and compliance.
  • Assists the Controller’s Office in working with university departments, divisions, agencies, and external organizations on accounting and financial matters.
  • Assists with federal, state, and external audits by providing financial records, reconciliations, reports, and other requested information.
  • Researches accounting standards, federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and university policies and provides guidance on compliance and proper accounting treatment.
  • Performs special projects, financial analyses, reconciliations, and other accounting duties within the Controller’s Office as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Three years of related experience in accounting, preferably in a higher education setting
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree
  • Certified Public Accountant
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some after hours work to meet critical deadlines
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes
Posting Date 10/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48672

Reference Letters

Reference Letters
Solicit References Through the System? No
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Applicant Special Instructions
Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Social Media website
    • Indeed
    • Other employment website (please specify below)
    • Employee Referral (please specify below)
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    • Other source (please specify below)
  2. Please specify:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
    • Not a current Troy University employee
    • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
    • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
    • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
  4. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have a minimum of three years of related experience in accounting?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript 2
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