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Location: Westminster, CO Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 08/14/2024 Expire Date: 10/14/2024 Salary: 50-75 Job Categories: Financial Services |
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Accountant, General Who We Are With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek. One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body. The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence. Who You Are As the General Accountant, you are a full-time position in the Fiscal Services Department that processes payroll for 300 - 1000 part-time hourly or adjunct faculty employees according to deadlines established by a Central Payroll Department. Your major duties would include: Auditing, coding and entering miscellaneous payroll adjustments or hours not processed through the Banner portal or automated faculty contract system (FLAC). Verifying payroll totals through various spreadsheets or reports. Reviewing and analyzing reports to identify errors or omissions and work with Human Resources, supervisors or others to resolve issues. Additional duties include working closely with the Payroll Accountant to assist with auditing manual entries, reviewing reports for errors or omissions, and acting as backup for all duties performed by that position. In the position, you will also assist with other accounting operations for the college including: Assisting with General Ledger, Grants, and Capital Construction Projects. Providing reports and/or numbers to supervisors upon their request. As the General Accountant, you will need to have excellent customer service skills, use positive and professional communication, uphold confidentiality, have an excellent work ethic and show accountability for accuracy and adherence to schedules and deadlines. This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally, however requires a strong on-campus presence during training and as needed for job expectations. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. SALARY: $58,656 - $61,588 annually BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of August 26, 2024. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions. Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of a completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the General Accountant. Primary Duties Payroll Accountant Duties Extract timesheet data into various spreadsheets. Enter payroll data into banner including preparation of journal entries. Verify contracts have been entered properly into the payroll system. Manage payroll processing, correct errors, and make necessary contract adjustments. Audit, code and enter miscellaneous payroll adjustments or hours not processed through the Banner portal or automated faculty contract system (FLAC). Perform monthly reconciliations of the payroll accounts and assist in determining the cause of any variances identified. Bi-Weekly Payroll and Payroll Accounting Process Management Review and coordinate biweekly electronic timesheets, ensuring accuracy and timely completion and payroll. Notify supervisors of any missing or unapproved timesheets. Ensure that all electronic timesheets are appropriately submitted by the biweekly deadline. Collaborate with departments to provide training for all stakeholders involved. Maintain the biweekly accounting records in banner by performing technical accounting work, including utilization of earnings and deduction code tables for proper payroll processing. Other Accountant Duties as assigned in General Ledger Areas Support and manage all transaction activities related to the Procurement Card (PCARD) Program. Prepare monthly reconciliations for General Accounting. Assist with the review and posting of all journal entries. Upload documentation into the Banner Document Management (BDM) scanning system. Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end duties activities. Document procedures for College-wide use. Other duties as assigned. Required Competencies Generally Accepted Accounting Skills: Applies accounting theory and principles, recommends accounting policy and procedural changes, and ensures observance of professional standards and state rules. Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision, and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of the work that supports institutional goals. Communication Skills, Oral and in Writing: Communicates with staff and external customers regarding policies and guidelines. Provides training to staff regarding restricted funds policies, rules, and guidelines. Interpersonal Skills: Builds relationships. Responds to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Manages difficult conversations with customers and vendors. Ensures equitable accounting processes are in place, as they relate to restricted funds. Critical Thinking / Problem Solving: Researches and works with customers to resolve accounting issues. Applies proper accounting principles to help ensure FRCC remains compliant with grant rules, Higher Education Accounting Standards, State Fiscal rules, regulations, and guidelines. Equity Mindedness: Views department operations through an equity lens and calls attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving our employees. Self-Management Skills: Manages daily work challenges confidently. Adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change. Shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations or adversity and demonstrates flexibility. Acts with integrity and develops oneself. Attention to Detail: Pays strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry, analysis, and reporting. Required Education/Training & Work Experience Associate’s degree in Accounting or closely related field and 2 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience. OR 4 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience. AND Experience with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheet, and word processing applications. Knowledge of standard business practices and policies including budgeting and planning. Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC. Contact Information
Contact Name: Brittani Klindworth
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/... Company Description: 
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
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