Accountant (District Service Center) - HigherEdJobs

Position Number:	111210025
Position Type:	Professional Support Staff
Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Appointment Type:	Full Time
Is Grant Funded?:	No
Salary:	$2678.42/Monthly, Range C07
Work Days/Hours:	Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Posting Number:	01587
Close Date:	12/12/2012
Open Until Filled:	No

Job Description Summary/Essential Duties:
Performs complex and responsible accounting functions requiring the exercise of independent judgment, initiative and exercise of knowledge of the organization, accounting, and policies and procedures of the DCCCD and external agencies. Performs reconciliations and analyses of assigned general ledger accounts. Independently researches records and prepares adjusting journal entries. Audits and/or reconciles reports and documents for compliance with policies and procedures of the DCCCD and external agencies. Resolves differences and initiates corrections. Develops and maintains a variety of spreadsheets and files utilized to provide up-to-date information to management in decision-making and to provide documentation for accounting transactions. Contacts other DCCCD staff or external agencies or individuals to obtain, supply or explain data and to identify additional information. Incumbents may be assigned responsibilities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, purchasing, functions, etc. working around stringent deadlines and confidential information related to student/departmental accounts. Acts as a resource to the department in interpreting business office procedures, DCCCD policies and procedures and rules and regulations of external agencies. May develop office procedures and recommend changes in existing procedures to supervisor. May run ad-hoc reports utilizing specific software programs (e.g. Colleague), download data, and manipulate data for reports as requested. May select, train and evaluate assigned staff. May perform designated duties of the supervisor in his/her absence. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in business or accounting plus two years of general accounting experience in a computerized multi-cost center environment or Associate's degree or higher plus four years of general accounting experience in a computerized multi-cost environment. Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The ability to provide quality customer service. Official transcripts will be required. *Will be subject to a criminal background check.*

Physical Demands:
Works with light, easy to handle materials requiring little physical effort.

Posting Specific Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I meet at least one of the minimum requirements stated below. Please indicate by making a selection which statement best describes how you meet the minimum requirements for the position.
   • I have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business or accounting plus 2 years of general accounting experience in a computerized multi cost center environment
   • I have an Associate's degree (or higher) plus 4 years (or more) of general accounting experience in a computerized multi cost center environment
   • I do not meet at least one of the minimum requirements stated above.
2. * Please describe your experience reconciling financial transactions. Which positions did you utilize this experience?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please describe your experience generating cash receipts. Which positions did you utilize this experience?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please describe your experience preparing and maintain spreadsheets and files. Which positions did you utilize this experience?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please describe your experience preparing query reports. Which positions did you utilize this experience?

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Please describe your experience preparing refund requests for financial aid and non-financial aid students. Which positions did you utilize this experience?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents:
Required:

1. Resume
2. Undergraduate Unofficial Transcripts

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175697108

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