Duke University Job Description: DIR, PLANT ACCOUNTING (1247)

Occupational Summary

Plan, coordinate, direct and participate in the establishment and maintenance of the Duke University Plant Accounting Department to include audits and inventories of Duke properties and the establishment of policy, records, files, and account maintenance.

Work Performed

Establish methods and policies for equipment and space audits and inventories; review all audit reports and communicate discrepancies with the heads of departments where necessary.

Establish, compile and maintain capitalized accounts and records on Duke University construction projects, buildings and capital equipment to document cost and depreciation of physical facilities in accordance with federal laws, third party sponsorship requirements and general accounting standards.

Review cost distribution of all construction/renovation projects from the University Architect's Office for conformity to capitalization criteria; prepare input to the computerized fixed asset file from construction/renovation accounts and reconcile to the General Ledger.

Review capital asset accounts with various internal and external auditors; prepare reports documenting cost recovery figures on patient care expenses for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and overhead expenses for use allowances on grants, contracts and other third party agreements. Direct the preparation of year end closing reports on Capital Asset Accounts to reconcile with the General Ledger to provide information for the annual University Financial Report.

Develop and implement accounting procedures for Capital Asset Accounts ensuring coordination with University Accounting Operations, conformity to federal regulations and third party sponsorship requirements and compliance by University Departments.

Direct and participate in the development and presentation of national seminars and programs on Plant Management Systems.

Maintain liaison with Data Processing in the establishment and maintenance of computer systems used in Plant Accounting. Director various personnel functions including but not limited to, hiring, merit recommendations, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Essential Physical Job Functions

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