Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports operations of the College’s Financial Services Unit and performs a variety of general accounting functions including the preparation of reconciliations and journal entries, period closes, and general ledger research and analysis. Also includes accounting for grants, financial aid and extended learning programs. The Staff Accountant provides direct supervision of accounts payable technical staff.

The Staff Accountant will need to apply accounting theory and principles, recommend accounting policy and procedural changes, and ensure observance of professional standards and state rules including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Higher Education Accounting Standards, State Fiscal Rules, CCCS and College procedures, and financial aid and other grant rules, regulations, and guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Three years of progressive professional experience in financial accounting, auditing or public/non-profit fund accounting
• Two years of progressive management and supervisory responsibility
• Working knowledge and experience with computerized financial systems and related subsystems
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Demonstrated knowledge in public fund accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience in a higher education setting
• Non-profit or public fund accounting experience
• Knowledge of State of Colorado fiscal rules
• Experience utilizing Banner financial system
• Experience utilizing CORE financial system

Salary is $4,166.67 gross per month. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016.

Interviews will be conducted in-person. The College does not reimburse candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated at the time of call for interview.

Application Process: Please submit electronically a cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial), and the names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position. The cover letter must specifically address each of the qualifications listed under Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications in the exact same order in which they are listed in this announcement.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions

Professional Accounting Duties: This position performs general professional accounting related duties as follows:

• Execute new fund/org setup (including grant and financial aid codes).
• Review and approve accounting transactions including accounts payable documents and journal entries. Analyze transactions to ensure compliance with budgeted expenditures and that all entries are properly classified. Research charges to the wrong account, inaccurate pay rates, etc. and make the appropriate correcting entries. Determinations may involve contact with outside departments and funding agencies.
• Approve financial aid drawdown and return of funds. Prepare monthly reconciliation reports. Manage carry forward and carry back dollars for Federal campus-based programs (including Federal Work Study, SEOG, and Pell).
• Perform drawdowns for State and Federal Grants. Prepare monthly reconciliation reports. Assist PPCC Grant Office by reviewing and approving grant documentation.
• Ensure that the existing accounting processes assure the integrity of the fiscal data and recommend new processes or procedures as necessary to facilitate the continued integrity of the data. Maintains internal accounting controls.
• Participate in training sessions for staff regarding PPCC policies and procedures.

Supervision: Maintain accounts payable staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Plan and appraise job results. Monitor and approve assignments and hours worked. Provide professional development opportunities for accounts payable staff. Formulate solutions to accounting issues encountered by staff.

Year-end Tasks: Assist with the preparation of year-end journal entries including recording outstanding receivables for grants and financial aid. Assist with compilation of data for SURDS, FISAP, Exhibit K, and annual audit requests. Serve as backup to Assistant Controller for daily duties that must continue while year-end items are being completed. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller or Controller.

Other: Completes other strategic tasks as assigned.

General Duties

• Manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines.
• Employ judgment and analytical skills related to accounting functions.
• Effectively supervise and motivate staff by employing superior leadership skills.
• Encourage a collaborative and team based environment.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, staff and outside agencies. Relate to people of various cultural backgrounds, communication styles, abilities and appearances and help staff do the same.
• Generate required department reports periodically.
• Work independently as well as work in a team setting.
• Attend various department and college wide meetings as scheduled.
• Plan, organize, and measure complex programs and processes.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats.
• Ability to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated evidence and understanding of the concepts of diversity and multiculturalism and their application in the workplace.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak Community College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

• Three years of progressive professional experience in financial accounting, auditing or public/non-profit fund accounting
• Two years of progressive management and supervisory responsibility
• Working knowledge and experience with computerized financial systems and related subsystems
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Demonstrated knowledge in public fund accounting