Accountant

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant assists in the oversight of the daily business operations of the college which includes accounts receivable, accounts payable and cashiering; monitoring expenditures and preparing required reports for all federal, state and private grant activity; maintenance of financial records in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and preparation of financial and administrative reports and resolution of accounting problems and questions. The Accountant is responsible for the monitoring of all federal, state and private grant expenditures for compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in accounting or related field AND two years of directly related work experience, OR Associate degree in related field AND four years of directly related work experience; OR An equitable combination of six years of higher education courses AND/OR directly related work experience
Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of accounting
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
Skill in critical thinking, problem analysis and resolution
Strong project, analytical and time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and communit
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability to follow and issue directions
Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
Ability to respond in event of an emergency

Nice To Haves

Work experience in business operations and grant accounting at a higher education or public environment
Work experience in fund accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Responsibilities

Assists in providing oversight of the daily business and financial operations of the college.
Works with grant directors to establish budgets, reconciles expenditures, requests cash funds, and prepares reports to state and federal agencies.
Reports to granting authority and internal users, act as a resource in development of grant budgets and conducts cash requests/draws.
Establishes and maintains the process and reporting to the federal government for recipients of Title IV funds (Pell, federal subsidized and non-subsidized loans, Parent Plus Loans).
Maintains required records and prepares required reports for all federal, state and private grants.
Reviews and makes recommendations on grant financial policies and procedures; assists in the interpretation of policy related issues.
Identifies potential financial, accounting, or budgeting problems and recommends solutions.
Assists with the year-end closing reconciliation and prepares necessary reports for audit including accrual entries and preparation of the financial statements.
Reviews and monitors all federal, state and private grant expenditures for compliance with associated funding source regulations.
Assists in training on business office procedures and daily business activities.
Delivers quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional helpful and courteous manner.
Participates actively in continuous improvement efforts to provide efficient and quality services
Establishes effective and timely communications to assure outcomes
Works closely and cooperatively with other campus departments or related agencies on programmatic, financial, and compliance matters
Maintains and prepares records, files, reports, and contracts; updates information according to policy and regulations
Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development
Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
Performs other duties as assigned