Accountant I - Treasury

Portland Community College

3d•$56,429 - $58,407•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College is seeking an Accountant I for its Treasury Department, located at the Rock Creek Campus. Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer, this role performs activities that support efficient and effective cash-control operations. The position works closely with staff in student account services, accounts receivable, and the treasury office. Experience in banking operations, cashiering, government accounting, and complex reconciliations is important to the role. The Accountant I analyzes and interprets financial and accounting information, prepares reports, makes computations and journal entries, and investigates discrepancies. The position responds to requests for financial information from college administrators and staff, auditors, contractors, outside agencies, and other entities. It also uses spreadsheets and other software applications, and may establish tracking systems for non-routine accounting transactions. Employment is full-time. Applicants must reside in Oregon or Washington, and offers are contingent upon establishing residency in one of those states. Offers are also contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check; the college does not currently provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
One year of general accounting experience.
Coursework or experience in municipal or fund accounting may be required, depending on the assignment.
Good communication skills.
Must be bondable.
Detail-oriented, with accurate keyboarding and 10-key skills.
Good computer skills and working knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
Experience analyzing and interpreting financial or accounting information and preparing reports.
Experience preparing daily reconciliations of automated financial systems.
Experience with government and/or college fund accounting systems and principles.
Knowledge of banking regulations, FERPA, and PII compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a treasury, banking, accounting, or general accounting position in higher education or government.
Demonstrated experience reconciling accounts in a treasury position or at a banking organization.
Demonstrated experience using an ERP system, such as Workday.
Familiarity with best practices in confidentiality and fraud mitigation.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret financial and accounting information and prepare reports.
Prepare daily reconciliations of automated financial systems, such as ERP, banking, eCommerce, merchant, and point-of-sale systems.
Make computations, verifications, and journal entries while following college procedures.
Research discrepancies and problems and assist in resolving them.
Respond to financial-information requests from administrators, auditors, departmental clerks, accounting staff, contractors, outside agencies, and other entities.
Use spreadsheets and other software applications to perform duties accurately.
May establish systems for tracking non-routine accounting transactions related to the area of responsibility.
Provide technical information to departmental managers and staff regarding college accounting requirements and accounting software.
Work with staff and stakeholders across internal and external departments and with people from diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision options; group life; long-term disability; long-term care; and auto and home insurance programs.
PCC fully funds the Oregon PERS/OPSRP pension contribution and contributes an additional 6% to the employee’s Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP.
Tax-deferred annuity and deferred compensation programs.
Tuition waiver for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and dependent children under 24; partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees attending other accredited institutions.
Free access to sport centers and campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events.
Vacation leave starting at 13.33 hours per month, with additional hours based on years of service.
One day of sick leave per month.
12 holidays.
PCC Winter Break when the college is closed.
One additional personal leave day per year.
Opportunities for learning and professional development.