What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Seminole State College of Florida?
Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the college’s general accounting operations. Develops and oversees internal controls, grants, fiscal policies, procedures, and financial reporting (both internal and external) for these areas. Focuses on managing either restricted funds or unrestricted funds with responsibilities tailored to each area. Supervises staff and ensures the accurate management of fund transactions and general ledger activities.
Essential Functions
The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.
This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.
Pay Benefits And Work Schedule
We offer competitive pay with a salary of $57,529 - $65,199 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive including:
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.
Required
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):
Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.
Other Information
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.
To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.
Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.
DESCRIPTION:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the college’s general accounting operations. Develops and oversees internal controls, grants, fiscal policies, procedures, and financial reporting (both internal and external) for these areas. Focuses on managing either restricted funds or unrestricted funds with responsibilities tailored to each area. Supervises staff and ensures the accurate management of fund transactions and general ledger activities.
Essential Functions
- Manages and maintains the college’s funds in the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, adherence to internal controls, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Florida Statutes, and applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations related to financial transactions, grants, and contracts.
- Supervises staff, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, training, development, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
- Reviews, monitors, and reports on assigned funds and budget variances to ensure alignment with college-wide goals, assisting in the development of the annual budget for specific fund groups, and maintaining fiscal oversight of budgets, expenditures, and records within those funds.
- Monitors, evaluates, and prepares budget amendments and reports as required by state and Federal agencies to ensure accurate, timely financial transactions and reporting to funding agencies, auditors, the Board of Trustees, and management.
- Coordinates and maintains subsystem integration into the general ledger, including payroll, student financials, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Compiles, produces, and oversees reconciliations and accounting reports for internal and external use.
- Oversees recording, tracking, and reporting of capital assets in the college’s Annual Financial Report, including asset schedules and depreciation, and manages analysis and recommendations for asset disposal.
- Assists in the year-end close by performing applicable adjustments, accruals, reclassifications, reconciliations, audit schedules, and the preparation of annual financial statements and state reports.
- Coordinates accurate and timely data entry of student fees into PeopleSoft.
- Administers the purchasing card program (p-card), including support and resolution of issues and questions.
- Prepares, reviews, and approves journal entries.
- Reviews and approves requisitions, purchase orders, and bills for college’s funds and capital assets.
- Prepares and provides departmental and college-wide training on topics, such as purchasing card, grants accounting, and travel policies and procedures.
- Monitors contracts and ensures that all required billings are sent on an accurate and timely basis and ensures that payments are received and properly recorded.
- Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related degree with a minimum of twelve semester hours of accounting course work.
- Four years of accounting experience.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Experience using Oracle PeopleSoft Financial Management System modules.
- Progressively responsible professional experience in a college or governmental fund accounting environment.
- Grants accounting experience.
- Supervisory experience as an accounting manager.
- Knowledge of accounting and finance, including the ability to apply GAAP, GASB, and Florida Statutes.
- Ability to understand and manage budgets, financial reports, grants, contracts, capital assets, and short- and long-term liabilities.
- Ability to become skilled with Oracle PeopleSoft Financial Management System modules.
- Strong analytical, process orientation, and critical thinking skills and attention to detail, including the ability to deal with ambiguity, and resolve complex problems.
- Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, utilization of resources, and manage projects.
- Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom.
- Demonstrated ability to produce financial reports and explain data variances.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced multi-priority environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and motivate other to achieve objectives.
- Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor and interact effectively.
- Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
- Works inside in an office environment.
- Acceptable hearing and eyesight, with or without correction.
- Extended periods of sitting, viewing a computer screen, and typing on a computer keyboard.
- May be required to travel between campuses and other local destinations.
- May be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- May need to assist with physical inventory, with lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching up, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, or working in enclosed spaces.
The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.
This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.
Pay Benefits And Work Schedule
We offer competitive pay with a salary of $57,529 - $65,199 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive including:
- Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
- A variety of paid health, dental, and life insurance coverages
- Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
- FRS retirement and other options
- Professional Development and Paid Tuition
- Free on campus parking, Lynx bus service
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.
Required
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral ; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.
- Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.
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Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.
Other Information
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.
To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.
Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.
Salary : $57,529 - $65,199
