Interim Accountant

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant assists the Comptroller and/or other managers in the Office for Finance with maintaining and monitoring various accounting functions of the college. The Accountant is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, as well as ensure appropriate accounting controls. The Accountant is responsible for a wide range of tasks relating to financial planning, management, and control. This position provides internal accounting support to the college by evaluating, recommending, and implementing effective accounting practices and procedures. The Accountant must possess broad knowledge of fiscal responsibilities for college programs and resources in addition to a thorough understanding of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures as well as applicable state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in areas of accounting or finance with two (2) years of directly related experience or a combination of education and/or experience equal to six (6) years.
A criminal background check will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in business, finance, or accounting with working knowledge of fund/governmental accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare financial reports/statements.
Prepares monthly, quarterly and/or annually drafted internal and external financial reports.
Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
Confirms accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Schedules, reviews and analyzes department ledger accounting entry details to ensure accuracy, monitor variances and resolve discrepancies.
Manages and supports budget and forecast activities.
Assists with various areas of fiscal audits including work paper preparation and data compilation as needed.
Collects and analyzes financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provides recommendations, and maintains solutions to financial problems.
Sets up accounts receivable and invoices related to grants and contracts in accordance with the legal agreement of terms and generally accepted accounting principles for revenue recognition.
May prepare budgets, financial forecasts or other detailed calculations related to the college contracts, grants, and programs.
Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
Reviews accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy, monitor encumbrance and other purchasing reports.
Performs internal audit of travel reimbursements for compliance with travel rules, regulations, and policies.
Reviews accounts payable and expense items such as purchase orders, invoices, and/or credit memos related to vendor transactions to ensure accuracy and proper accounting of the transactions.
Provides accounting information to internal and external constituencies that require the use of judgement and interpretation of policies, rules, and/or procedures.
Performs ad hoc data compilation and analysis as needed.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.