Accountant

Salary: $37,111.00 - $58,635.00 Annually

Location: Bradenton

Job Type:

Department: Accounting and Payroll

Job Number:

Closing: Continuous

Description

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, featuring low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a variety of additional perks. Employees can take advantage of tuition scholarships for themselves and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and matching contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Additional benefits include complimentary access to wellness activities, paid sick and vacation leave, a four-day workweek during June and July, and paid winter break. Eligible dependents may also benefit from access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Visit our https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details

Job Summary

The position is responsible for advanced accounting activities related to the financial management of the College.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

• Compile complex spreadsheets, analyze and reconcile various accounts to the General Ledger. This may include but not limited to Cash, Payroll, Grants, Fixed Assets, and other accounts as assigned.

• Prepare routine billings to the SCF Foundation and grant agencies. Review and process interdepartmental transfers, budget amendments, and other requests. Verifies proper fund/organization/account numbers and reviews data for Banner input.

• Verifies the integrity of daily Banner feed to Finance reports; identifies and resolves discrepancies.

• Prepare monthly journal entries and financial reports. Assist with month-end and year-end closing.

• Assists with various audit requests by providing information, schedules, and reports.

• Acts as a liaison between Finance and other departments to resolve discrepancies and promote process improvements.

• Provides training/coaching for various College staff regarding accounting processes and procedures.

• Cross train and acts as a backup with other accounting staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited university and two or more years of related experience; OR equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Relevant Experience:

Two years of experience with Banner HR/PR module preferred. Experience with Banner Finance module a plus. Advanced Excel spreadsheet experience required.

• Supervisory Experience:

One or more years as a "lead" employee with responsibility of training new employees and assisting others with problems.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to technical questions and/or complaints from college leadership, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstracts and concrete variables. Ability to work formulas, scientific equations, and graphs.

• Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, internet, database, and e-mail software. Must become proficient with current College database within three months of hire.

• Certificates and Licenses:

None required.

Responsibility for People and Property:

Responsible for the oversight of Payroll. Responsible for overseeing a $35 million dollar annual payroll process, including the payment of benefits, and the confidential records involved in that process.

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

This position has routine contact with all College staff, faculty and students.

• External Contacts:

Position has routine contact with internal and state auditors, Federal and state taxing authorities, payroll vendors and general public.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use manual dexterity and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.

Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

RESPECTFUL

Act in a courteous manner

Actively listen to gain full understanding

Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"

Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVE

Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner

Take ownership of actions and decisions

Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking

Answer and return phone calls and emails

Use proper communication etiquette

Banish the phrase "not my job"

Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATE

Do it right the first time

Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others

Ask probing questions

Use resources effectively and efficiently

COLLABORATIVE

Participate in teams

Develop team skill sets

Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents

Develop internal and/or external connections

Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.

Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.

Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening for more information .

Satement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

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