FT Accountant

Cochise College • Sierra Vista Campus, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for performing professional level accounting functions, including year-end closing processes, preparing financial reports for the annual audit and compiling financial accounting data for submission of the comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR) according to governmental accounting standards board (GASB) requirements. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and two years of related full-time, professional work experience. Preference may be given to individuals with experience in higher education. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. The role involves assisting with year-end closing procedures, analyzing and reconciling accounts, compiling information for the ACFR, assisting in the setup of the new fiscal year, preparing monthly and annual financial statements, facilitating audits, and performing other related duties as assigned. The work environment is primarily in an office setting, but may require travel and work during evenings and weekends. Essential functions require lifting, manual dexterity, and the ability to communicate. The role is sedentary, involving sitting the majority of the time with occasional walking and standing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education recognized by the US Department of Education
• Two years’ related full-time, professional work experience
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting principles, practices and methods
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to assigned work
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards board requirements
• Knowledge of accounting statements general ledger and related accounting practices
• Knowledge of account reconciliation methods and techniques
• Knowledge of financial analysis methods
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Skill utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work
• Skill analyzing data, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Skill performing detailed numerical computation
• Skill preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
• Skill in effective supervisory principles and practices
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
• Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing
• Ability to engage a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to individuals with experience in higher education
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists with year-end closing procedures; analyzes and reconciles accounts for accuracy and compliance with all procedures and regulations; ensures all year-end financial reports are compiled in accordance with GASB
• Compiles accurate and complete information for the completion of the ACFR; works closely with the supervisors to ensure all areas of the ACFR are complete with all required information
• Assists in the setup of the new fiscal year in the accounting system and of other third party software
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statement; prepares closing entries and schedules; facilitates the audit by providing the auditors transaction explanations and schedules
• Audits, analyzes and reconciles accounts for accuracy and compliance; identifies weaknesses in internal controls and safeguards assets; coordinates the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures in collaboration with the Controller; prepares external and internal reports, journal entries, spreadsheets and cash requests
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level