Interim Accountant

Compensation

$47,240.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The Accountant assists the Comptroller and/or other managers in the Office for Finance with maintaining and monitoring various accounting functions of the college. The Accountant is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, as well as ensure appropriate accounting controls. The Accountant is responsible for a wide range of tasks relating to financial planning, management, and control. This position provides internal accounting support to the college by evaluating, recommending, and implementing effective accounting practices and procedures. The Accountant must possess broad knowledge of fiscal responsibilities for college programs and resources in addition to a thorough understanding of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures as well as applicable state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare financial reports/statements.

• Prepares monthly, quarterly and/or annually drafted internal and external financial reports.

• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

• Confirms accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.

• Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

• Schedules, reviews and analyzes department ledger accounting entry details to ensure accuracy, monitor variances and resolve discrepancies.

• Manages and supports budget and forecast activities.

• Assists with various areas of fiscal audits including work paper preparation and data compilation as needed.

• Collects and analyzes financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provides recommendations, and maintains solutions to financial problems.

• Sets up accounts receivable and invoices related to grants and contracts in accordance with the legal agreement of terms and generally accepted accounting principles for revenue recognition.

• May prepare budgets, financial forecasts or other detailed calculations related to the college contracts, grants, and programs.

• Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.

• Reviews accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy, monitor encumbrance and other purchasing reports.

• Performs internal audit of travel reimbursements for compliance with travel rules, regulations, and policies.

• Reviews accounts payable and expense items such as purchase orders, invoices, and/or credit memos related to vendor transactions to ensure accuracy and proper accounting of the transactions.

• Provides accounting information to internal and external constituencies that require the use of judgement and interpretation of policies, rules, and/or procedures.

• Performs ad hoc data compilation and analysis as needed.

• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A bachelor's degree in areas of accounting or finance with two (2) years of directly related experience or a combination of education and/or experience equal to six (6) years.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: A master's degree in business, finance, or accounting with working knowledge of fund/governmental accounting principles.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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