Senior Specialist-Fiscal Services

Alabama Community College System•Bay Minette, AL

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About The Position

The Senior Specialist - Fiscal Services provides professional accounting support to the Fiscal Services Office by managing daily accounting tasks and providing assistance to the higher-level Accountants. Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E2-03. For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/. For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Requirements

Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
One year of related work experience.
Microsoft Office expertise, specifically Excel.
Knows the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong technical accounting skills.
Works well independently and has excellent organization and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Knowledge and experience with the Ellucian Banner ERP system.
Previous experience in a Fiscal Services or postsecondary institution.

Responsibilities

Posts and processes journal entries to ensure all business transactions are appropriately recorded.
Updates accounts receivables and perform reconciliations.
Updates accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
Assists in the processing of financial statements and/or reports according to legal and institutional accounting and financial guidelines.
Assists with reviewing of expenses, records, etc. as assigned.
Updates financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
Prepares and submits reports, as assigned.
Assists higher-level accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings, audits, projects, etc.
Assist with other accounting projects, as assigned.
Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.