Full Time Assistant Controller

Richmond Community College•Hamlet, NC

14h

About The Position

The Assistant Controller works under the direct supervision of the Controller and supports the Business Office through general accounting, administrative, analytical, technical, and operational functions. The role handles routine matters independently with minimal supervision and serves as a limited-capacity backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable/cash receipts, payroll, and incoming mail. The position also provides administrative support to the VP or Controller, assists with student billing and payments, and handles sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion. The position is located in the RichmondCC Service Area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Knowledge of accounting and business principles.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform typing, filing, and report preparation.
Ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
Maintain a filing system for documentation collected by the VP.
Arrange meetings, schedule appointments, and maintain a limited calendar for the VP’s daily activities and department communications.
Gather materials, including through internet searches, to assist the VP or Controller with reports required by the College, NCCCS, and the State of North Carolina.
Maintain an up-to-date collection of administrative memoranda and policies from NCCCS, State Construction, and the RCC Board of Trustees.
Work cooperatively with others in any situation.
Assist during registration, including overtime work if necessary.
Serve on selected College committees as assigned and fulfill committee responsibilities.
Handle or receipt incoming checks and other monies as needed to assist the Controller.
Prepare daily bank deposits and route them to the appropriate bank destination with the Controller.
Assist with journal entries and coding requisitions and travel as needed.
Provide limited backup, along with the Controller, for accounts payable, accounts receivable/cash receipts, payroll, and incoming mail.
Assist with internal controls and document review required by the EAGLE process, alongside the Controller.
Create and update Business Office forms in paper or electronic formats as needed.
Contact students regarding payments on their balances and assist the Controller with billing.
Handle sensitive student, employee, and business information confidentially and with discretion.
Manage the key program and distribution of keys.
Accept and fulfill additional assignments and perform other duties as assigned.