Accountant (2 Positions) REOPENED Location Montgomery, AL : Position Summary Responsible for the analysis, research, and administration efforts as it relates to the business office functions of the college. This position performs highly skilled accounting work. The work is detailed and requires a high degree of accuracy in the review, posting and auditing of financial records; reconciliation of multiple accounts; conducting internal audits; and assisting with the preparation of budgets and financial reports to state and federal agencies.
Salary Schedule-C3 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform and assist in related fiscal matters as directed by the Director of Accounting including budget preparation, revisions, and amendments; review of program expenditures against objectives, goals, facilities administration, and compliance with laws, regulations and requirements. Monitors fiscal office activities and maintain records in compliance with policies and procedures of Federal, State, ACCS System, and college guidelines. Assists divisions with budgets, grant support and year-end closing procedures. Performs programmatic and cost analysis for senior management decision making and management inquiries. Assist with return of Title IV calculations, including appropriate adjustment of student records and preparation of communications to students concerning amounts owed the College or the U.S. Department of Education. Reconciles and resolve discrepancies with Business Office records with Financial Aid Office records. Reconcile with the general ledger, on a monthly basis, all areas of responsibility: cash, accounts payable, inventory, bookstore sales, outstanding purchase orders and requisitions, vendor statements, recurring accounts payable, etc. Prepares monthly bank reconciliations. Prepares external and internal reports as requested by management. Assist with compiling and disseminating program documents and files as requested by Federal, State, and Local agencies. Assist with reconciliations, drawdowns, and recording to the College's data management system. Assist with the preparation, submission, and closeout processes of Federal, State, and Local funded programs. Assist with the development, maintenance, and delivery of training to college personnel for purchasing, accounts payable, inventory control, asset control, customer service, and other fiscal management. Attend training and professional development workshops and conferences in all related areas, some requiring overnight travel. Prepares external and internal reports as requested by the President and Dean of Finance. Cross trains in other positions within the Finance and Administrative Services Division. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting. Qualifications Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution. Five years of advanced accounting-related work experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. 4. Ability to work well under pressure. 5. Effective oral and written communication skills. 6. Ability to handle multiple priorities Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of computerized accounting software. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Ability to handle multiple tasks, planning organizing, and prioritizing with minimum supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information. Ability to function in an automated work environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to prepare and maintain records and inventories. Ability to train and provide work direction to others. Ability to multi-task. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks. Ability to utilize a PC and related hardware and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity and ability to perform extensive and prolonged data entry. Ability to move computer equipment (printers) if required. Ability to work nights and weekends. Ability to travel including overnight travel for training and professional development. Ability to lift, move, or transport up to 30 pounds. Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media. 7. Ability to use all business office machines Application Procedures/Additional Information Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of: Trenholm State Community College online employment application. A current resume, including three (3) references. Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred. WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer. APPLICATION DEADLINE : Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity. EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.
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