What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Durham Technical Community College?
Salary
$53,206.00 - $66,507.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
24-25-00095
Division
Finance
Department
Accounting Services
Opening Date
04/02/2025
Closing Date
5/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Accountant in the Finance Department. The Accountant will manage and oversee the college’s Institutional and county budgets, assist in the preparation of fiscal reports, and ensure compliance with audit and tax requirements. This position involves handling accounting functions for grants and special projects, including journal entries and reimbursement requests, and managing Sales and Use Tax submissions. The Accountant will also assist with financial and compliance testing, support the Year-End ACRF and audit preparation, and maintain policies and procedures for internal financial operations. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of accounting principles within the context of a community college.
Examples of Duties
Budget Management – Institutional and County
- Responsible for the review and management of the college’s Institutional and county budgets
- Prepare all necessary budget, journal entries and check requests needed for the College’s Institutional/county budgets
- Assist college staff and faculty responsible for the management of their budget programs.
- Work with the Vice President/Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of the annual Institutional/county budgets
- Assist with the all accounting functions related to grant programs and other special project accounts including journal entries and reimbursement requests
- Responsible for the preparation and timely submission of all applicable fiscal reports for their assigned grants
- Responsible for the reconciliation of PCard transactions and preparing applicable check requests and JE recording
- Manage the on time monthly Sales and Use Tax Compliance submission
- Assist college personnel with Sales and Use Tax questions and issues
- Foster continuous improvement in Sales and Use Tax reporting by ensuring college personnel understand Federal requirements.
- Prepare Sales and Use Tax Policies and Procedures guide to outline the internal business flow between college departments and submission
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Stay informed and knowledgeable of Sales and Use Tax Laws and IRS tax changes.
- Perform financial and compliance testing of internal controls as necessary
- Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations to guide the college toward compliance.
- Responsible for the preparation of assigned projects required for preparation of the Year-End ACRF and financial statements and assist the College’s auditors in the preparation of the bi-annual audit report.
- Responsible for the college EAGLE (Enhancing Accountability in Government through Leadership and Education) program duties as assigned by the Assistant President/Finance
- Complete written narratives for the financial processes that are assigned as required for EAGLE compliance.
Complete all other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Vice President or Vice President including, but not limited to the documentation of Business Office Standard Operating Procedures
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
Work Experience
Minimum of three years of related experience in the areas of Accounting and Finance
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of audit compliance, internal control, and budgeting
- Ability to work with all level of staff and faculty.
- Ability to provide logical, fiscal and compliance reports and recommendations to the Assistant Vice President/Finance or Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and college administration
- Ability to coach technical and clerical staff in principles of accounting, internal control, and aspects of statutory and common law related to the operation of the college
- Understanding of governmental fund accounting and accounting for educational institutions
- Understanding of the North Carolina Community College System, NCCCS State Board Code, and related federal, state, and local rules and regulations
- Excellent computer skills as evidenced by experience with at least one data analysis/business intelligence software product (such as Informer with Ellucian Colleague preferred) and competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action
- Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college
Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift, at times, 10lbs.
- Good eye/hand dexterity.
Normal Working Hours
A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four-and-one-half-day work week.
Salary : $53,206 - $66,507
