Accountant

JOB TITLE:  Accountant

CLASSIFICATION:  Full-time, Exempt

COMPENSATION:  Starting Salary $57,000

DIVISION: Finance and Operations

DEPARTMENT:  Business Operations

REPORTS TO:  Vice President of Finance and Operations

SUPERVISES:  None

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other financial business-related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Three years of external federal or state appropriations management experience, or one year of direct state appropriations management experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement finance-related policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare complex data analysis and present data according to requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, budgeting, financial analysis, problem-solving, and customer service skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of higher education experience at the two-year college-level or not for profit

POSITION SUMMARY:  

This position assists with the execution of the Business Office day-to-day operations. financial transactions regarding students, vendors, contractors, and staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the development and execution of fiscal standards, policies, procedures, and systems
• Assist with planning, forecasting, and budget recommendations for annual operating and capital budgets along with reporting results
• Implement reporting processes to minimize financial risk
• Ensure all financial activity complies with all applicable rules and regulations of a non-profit, public, post-secondary institution
• Provide guidance to staff in all areas of business office operations to maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and reporting guidelines
• Maintain records of waivers, gifts, donations, grants, and scholarship assets
• Responsible for collection of aged or collection accounts and write offs
• Maintain chart of accounts and bank reconciliations
• Assist with accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, and purchasing
• Maintain files for business office record keeping; ensure compliance with records retention policy
• Complete other accounting projects as assigned
• Promote positive College culture within the department through transparent ethical practices and effective communication
• Pursue continual improvement through work activity to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of assigned areas

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to access reliable transportation for travel throughout services region

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain the following clearances and training:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check
• Federal Criminal History Background Check
• Training Certificate - Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, speak, and write in English
• Ability to remember and understand instructions and guidelines

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE:

• Office Location : 300 Second Avenue, Suite 500, Warren, PA 16365
• Work hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday

• Full-time salaried employees are expected to work 40 hours weekly

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Infrequent travel required

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age, or other classification protected by applicable.

Salary : $57,000