Supervisor: Accounting

Position Title: Supervisor: Accounting, Business & Travel ExpensesDepartment: Business Office – District OfficeStarting Rate: Band 6 - $59,500 - $67,700Benefits: SummaryClosed Date: March 12, 2025, 5:00 PM Arizona Time

Position Summary:The Supervisor: Accounting supervises a team performing financial duties at one or more locations throughout the College. Oversees the receipt and disbursement of College resources. Reconciles and balances accounts. Trains staff in the use of financial and data systems using a variety of financial data reporting documents and requisitions. Interprets policies and assists with the development of procedures.The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees preparation of financial reports, receipt and disbursement of College resources and reconciliations and balancing Supervises daily operations of assigned units. Manages daily operations for the business and travel services department.
• Manages the College’s corporate card program, including reviewing travel and entertainment (T&E) card applications, dispersing T&E cards, increasing and decreasing card limits, and is the main point of contact with the servicing bank
• Is the main point of contact with SAP Concur and Direct Travel, the College’s travel and expense management software and travel management company. Makes changes and updates to SAP Concur, as needed
• Researches, interprets, updates, and maintains a variety of financial and security records and databases. Prepares budget set ups, budget adjustments, expenditure transfers, journal entries, and cancels encumbrances
• Prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations; and, makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Trains staff in the use of financial data systems using a variety of financial reporting documents and requisitions. Provides SAP Concur training to small and large groups of employees throughout the College.
• Equips staff with interpersonal and customer service skills and information to assist students, staff, and internal and external clients in servicing travel requests and expense reports.
• Investigates and resolves financial issues and complaints from students, employees, vendors and the general public. Recommends corrective measures to resolve process issues
• Interprets and applies fiscal policies and procedures and assists development of Ensures unit compliance with the College's policies and procedures, and federal guidelines.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study and
• Three to five years of related experience and
• One to three years of supervisory experience
  
  

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
  
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study
• Five plus years of related experience
  
  

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in coordinating and monitoring the work of others
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in positive, productive and flexible customer service
• Skill in problem solving
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
• Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships