Payroll and Accounts Payable Accountant

The Payroll and Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for processing College payroll and accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grants accounting.

• Enter and reconcile payroll data and complete payroll reports, leave forms, and other College financial forms.
• Encumber purchase orders, verify invoices, and maintain file of closed purchase orders and payment documentation.
• Oversee tuition refund process and process all federal and state grant and student loan payment information.
• Create journal entries and verify petty cash receipts.
• In order to perform these essential functions, the Payroll and Accounts Payable Accountant must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential function.
• Minimum of an associate's degree in a related field.
• Payroll experience preferred
• Must have knowledge and proficiency with generally accepted accounting practices, and sufficient math skills to carry out these procedures.
• Must have knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll rules and regulations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must have skill in the operation of generally used office machines and administrative computing systems, including commonly used programs like Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
  
  

A Complete Application Packet Must Be Received No Later Than 1 P.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. A Complete Application Packet Consists Of

• Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references
• Résumé
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position
• Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
• Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)
  
  

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment. All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.WALLACESTATE.EDU/EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check...

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is April 2, 2025.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position.

Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview. Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment. All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Qualifications" section.

Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Wallace State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and may require accommodation, please notify us at 256-352-8029. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award. Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.