General Accountant and Financial Analyst

Passaic County Community College•Paterson, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Passaic County Community College is seeking a full-time General Accountant and Financial Analyst who will report to the Controller. This is a full-time, administrative position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
CPA-track preferred.
Higher education experience (Community College preferred), with knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles: fund accounting, familiarity with governmental (GASB) and (FASB) accounting preferred.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems (Colleague preferred); ability to learn new systems quickly and support transitions between platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal departments and external parties.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Nice To Haves

CPA-track preferred.
Higher education experience (Community College preferred)
familiarity with governmental (GASB) and (FASB) accounting preferred.
experience using ERP systems (Colleague preferred)
ability to learn new systems quickly and support transitions between platforms.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, accrual, prepaid, and deferral entries.
Process and review financial transactions in Colleague, ensuring proper account coding and supporting documentation.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and fixed assets.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies with internal departments and external parties.
Ensure accurate and complete records of all financial transactions and supporting documentation.
Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls and policies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.
Maintain fixed asset and capital asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules in coordination with the Accountant.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, assisting the Controller with audits and providing necessary documentation and schedules.
Assist with grant accounting and reconciliation, supporting compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, including accruals and account analysis.
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and support budget-to-actual variance analysis.
Assist Controller in identifying opportunities to automate processes and create efficiencies in documentation of process improvements and related SOP creation.
Performs all other duties assigned.

Benefits

Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
Retirement systems through New Jersey State
Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
Paid Holidays
Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (Prorated based on hire date)
Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
Commuter Benefits : Free parking access is provided on site.
An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account