Senior Accountant
2 months ago
Whatcom Community College
Senior Accountant
BELLINGHAM ,
Washington
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Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for a Senior Accountant.
The Senior Accountant, as a vital member of the Business Office, is to accurately report the financial position of Whatcom Community College and its departments for various constituencies coordinating and directing financial transactions recorded in the accounting system of the college are within the scope of this position's responsibilities. This responsibility requires that the Senior Accountant be service-oriented relative to the financial needs of all college departments while still assuring that all transactions adhere to college policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and rules established by the authoritative governing bodies.
This is a professional exempt staff position that reports directly to the Director for Business and Finance. The position serves on college committees as required and provides leadership within the Business Office.
Responsibilities
Accounting, Auditing and Financial Statements:
Perform work functions related to accounting, auditing, financial reporting and other fiscal review and analysis for the College.
Assist Business and Finance Director in managing banking services and cash balances.
Work with staff in cashiering, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure entries into the financial reporting system are timely and accurate.
Coordinate audits by preparing materials for annual administrative and financial reviews.
Prepare annual Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB compliant financial statements, accompanying fiscal disclosures and management discussion and analysis (MD&A) in coordination with business office leadership and other staff.
Conducts internal audits within the organization as necessary.
Fixed Assets:
Input, maintain and reconcile assets with State asset database, including land, buildings, equipment, inventories, and infrastructures.
Assure general ledger balances with fixed assets database.
Oversee college-wide manual inventory count on a bi-annual basis.
Provide customer service and support related to budget, expense tracking, and fiscal reporting.
Assist the Director for Business and Finance in the preparation of annual Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) report.
Perform other reporting duties as needed/assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
Two [2] years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated experience working with automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proven ability to research and implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate.
Professional experience in higher education or governmental accounting.
Experience in the preparation or audit of financial statements.
Experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender/sexuality and ethnic backgrounds and identities.
Excellent verbal, listening, writing, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
Salary and Appointment:
This is a full-time Administrative/Exempt position. Exempt fr
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