Position Type: |
Full-Time |
Class Category |
Classified Staff |
Job Open Date |
12/22/2023 |
Job Close Date |
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Open Until Filled |
No |
Initial Screen Date: |
01/21/2024 |
Minimal Qualifications: |
* A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Management. * At least 4 years' experience in accounting/finance or related experience is required.
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Preferred qualifications: |
Preference will be given to individuals who possess:
* Experience with compliance regulations (GASB,FASB). * Experience designing/implementing internal controls, policies and procedures. * Prior work experience with higher ed, governmental, foundations and public institutions desirable. * Certified Public Accountant preferred
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Work Hours |
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based on department needs. |
Compensation |
The hiring range is $67,988-$72,067. A competitive benefit package is included. |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
PLEASE NOTE:
* Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration.
* Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.
We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break.
We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!
This position is eligible for a hybrid/remote work schedule (up to two days per week) after 90 days of employment and meeting specific performance guidelines.
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Class Summary |
Incumbents perform professional accounting and finance duties to ensure data accuracy, effective accounting controls, and compliance with District policies and State statutes.
* EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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Typical Essential Duties |
- Manages assigned accounting or finance functions, to include those related to financial compliance, financial reporting, financial analysis, audits, and related activities.
- Remains current on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Accounting Standards Board guidance to ensure compliance.
- Research upcoming GASB/FASB pronouncements and assist in implementation of changes
- Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and/or maintains financial statements, reports, forms and records for internal and external audiences; work may involve operating and updating online databases and software systems, researching and analyzing information, making recommendations based on findings and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Researches the source and cause of discrepancies in, and maintains the integrity of, financial systems; work may involve identifying areas of improvement, updating processes, researching and analyzing information, making and implementing recommendations, contacting appropriate personnel, departments, and/or agencies to address any issues;
- Reconciles ledgers or complex accounts, prepares journal entries;
- Coordinates with internal and/or external personnel, departments, and agencies, to facilitate departmental operations, to include making recommendations, resolving issues, planning and coordinating activities; and ensuring information accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Responsible for providing key support of finance-related matters, preparation of ad-hoc reports and communication with stakeholders.
- Consult and provide guidance and information on finance process development or redesign initiatives.
- Manage and negotiate the timelines of the financial projects focusing on the development, implementation, administration and operation of new business processes and strategies.
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Knowledge |
- Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, practices, and procedures;
- Knowledge of accounting and financial analysis techniques;
- Knowledge of accounting and financial system management principles;
- Knowledge of internal financial control practices;
- Knowledge of financial auditing principles, methods, and practices;
- Knowledge of report preparation techniques;
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations;
- Knowledge of computers and related software applications;
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Skills |
- Skilled in applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations;
- Skilled in maintaining financial systems and processes;
- Skilled in preparing and maintaining financial statements and reports;
- Skilled in compiling and verifying financial data;
- Skilled in reading, comprehending, and analyzing financial statements;
- Skilled in applying accounting principles and practices;
- Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
- Skilled in recording, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting transactions;
- Skilled in identifying, investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies;
- Skilled in developing and implementing internal controls;
- Proficient in finance, accounting, risk, compliance, internal controls and staff leadership.
- Excellent finance processes knowledge and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all teams and field operations staff toward the achievement of delivering the training and procedures.
- Skilled at working in a culturally diverse environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent technical writing skills
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Positions Supervised |
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Physical Requirements |
Positions in this class typically require: feeling, grasping, hearing, fingering, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. |
Licensing Requirements |
None. |