Director of Accounting

SUNY Ulster • Stone Ridge, NY

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About The Position

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Director of Accounting. The Director of Accounting shall be responsible for supervising and coordinating the staff of the accounting office in carrying out the financial and related bookkeeping duties of the College. The Director is under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Administration - Financial Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three to five years of progressively experience in handling financial transactions, with at least two in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and display an aptitude for technology.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• And Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting procedures, knowledge of data processing methods, and general office responsibilities.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in Higher Education or other educational setting.
• Experience with BANNER.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and review the work of the staff of the accounting office especially relating to the following functions: Maintaining of the accounting records for General Ledger accounts and related subsidiary ledgers for operating fund, federal funds, grants, and financial aid as well as related reporting requirements for each.
• Maintaining complete budgetary accounting systems for the operating, equipment, and grants budgets, providing timely information on the status of each.
• Preparing state and federal claims for operating, federal funds, and grants as required and maintaining adequate records thereof.
• Processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for all College accounts.
• Aiding the Dean for Administration - Financial Services in closing the financial records and in preparing the quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to preparation for the annual audits, monthly financial reports to the Board of Trustees, annual budget, and annual financial report to SUNY
• Assisting in the development and preparation of the College's annual budget; including operating funds and restricted funds.
• Overseeing Grants Accounting and the development of and preparation of grant documents including grant budgets, reports, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Working closely with the Dean for Administration - Financial Services in developing and implementing initiating systems, forms, and procedures necessary to insure a satisfactory operation of the accounting and budgeting office, including the implementation of computer techniques and programs wherever feasible.
• Assist in the financial transactions of the College Association as needed and required.
• Performing such other related duties as may be assigned by the Dean of Administration.

Benefits

• SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
• In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 12 holidays including 3 floating holidays.
• In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment.

What This Job Offers

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