Director of Accounting

SUMMARY:

This is a vital professional position for the college involving all aspects of financial activities. The Director of Accounting is responsible for ensuring that the fiscal affairs of the college are processed in accordance with college policies & procedures. Responsible for maintaining a working relationship with the LCTCS System’s Office finance staff. Responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are proper and are posted in a timely manner. Responsible for the development and dissemination of revenue and expense reports to all campuses within the college.

RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

• Keeps the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration apprised of the current state of fiscal affairs at all campuses within the college.
• Implements college financial policies for all campuses within the college.
• Monitors the status of all financial transactions for the college and ensures that all transactions are posted in a timely manner. This involves following up with campus personnel and/or the system’s office staff to ensure that all issues are addressed so that journals can be posted.
• Serves as the liaison between the LCTCS System’s finance staff and the campus financial personnel.
• Develops college-wide fiscal procedures in accordance with college policy and the appropriate state and federal regulations to insure the fiscal integrity of the campuses within the college.
• Develops college-wide fiscal procedures in accordance with college policy and the appropriate state and federal regulations to insure the fiscal integrity of the campuses within the college.
• Supervises college-wide budgetary functions in accordance with college policy.
• Implements and supervises internal control processes.
• Coordinates the training for campus personnel in the use of the college’s financial system.
• Assists campus personnel with budget questions, proper expense coding, document processing and/or other related accounting questions.
• Prepares and distributes monthly revenue and expense reports for all campuses within the college.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of various schedules for year-end financial statement reporting for the college. This may include schedules for capital assets, accounts receivable, federal and state revenue, compensated absences valuation, etc.
• Coordinates with the purchasing staff.
• Responsible for the overall supervision of accounts payable. Ensures all payables are in compliance with State, Federal, LCTCS and LTC guidelines.
• Responsible for monitoring all Banner processes and reports within the college.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate billing and recording of receivables.
• Monitors college-wide receivables and responsible reporting and collection of receivables.
• Submit Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) reporting information to the applicable person(s) on an annual basis.
• Monitor departmental budgets and prepares necessary budget revision forms when needed.
• Assist the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration in the preparation of the annual fiscal report and the compilation of the annual college budget request. 
• Performs other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required and 5 years professional level accounting experience.
• Preferred: CPA and experience in a post-secondary educational institution. Experience in Banner preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Communication. Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Must have the ability to follow instructions and prepare accurate paperwork. Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques; knowledge of adult learning techniques. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.).
• Software Used: Experience with and knowledge of computer operation; knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), and database applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - RPCC offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave options; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; and more!

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.
 
Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu. 
 
River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at titleIX@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at hr@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

Salary : $87,000 - $102,500