This position is a full-time position (261 work days per year); with an annual starting salary of $60K.
Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, 15 days’ vacation, paid spring and holiday breaks and participation in IPERS or TIAA-CREF retirement plan.
The Accountant will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.
- Provides financial information for College administration and staff.
- Monitors cash flow requirements and investments; processes journal entries and fund transfers; reconciles bank statements and accounts receivables on a monthly basis.
- Oversees and performs receipt of student payments via various payment platforms.
- Assists students with payment of accounts, payment plans; monitors delinquent accounts.
- Responsible for updating SCC credit tuition and refund billing tables annually.
- Provide documentation and serve on the Special Appeals Committee.
- Initiate state and federal payroll tax transfers
- Review of un-cashed checks to ensure compliance with 240 day rule for un-cashed Federal Funds, prepare annual report of un-cashed checks for SCC Board and State of Iowa Treasure Hunt.
- Perform bookkeeping duties, prepares financial statements for third party entities where SCC is a fiscal agent, including but not limited to, Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC), College County Fair Service Agency (CCFSA) and Insurance Management for Area Community Colleges (IMPACC); reconciles bank statements, prepares audit information, and works with external audit team(s) for third party entities.
- Record, balance, and prepare cash flows for Iowa New Jobs Training (INJT) program accounts monthly and for annual audit.
- Supervise and provide backup job duties for Accounts Receivable Specialist and Cashier.
- Coordinate Vocational Rehabilitation student sponsorship activity.
- Oversee processing of Veterans Affairs Chapter 33 (VA33) funds.
- Knows and complies with institutional, state, and federal governmental fund accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements.
- Learn, apply and role-model all SCC policies and procedures, including but not limited to the strategic goals and expectations of accountability within the Business Office.
- Embrace and support constructive change; work efficiently and effectively to improve Business Office services, processes and related college operations.
- Provide leadership toward building a positive team working environment within the Business Office and across the institution; treat others with respect and compassion as a representative of SCC.
- Apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SCC’s values and goals; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promote a harassment-free environment.
- Provide exemplary customer service and establish a welcoming and trusting environment for all visitors and employees of the Business Office.
- Create or modify processes, policies and procedures as required due to changes in federal, state or institutional regulations.
- Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff as appropriate.Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in related field required. Work experiece in a community college setting preferred.
- Must be a self-starter with a competitive spirit and desire to excel with a minimum of 5 years of proven leadership, planning and supervisory experience preferred. Supervisory experience would include supervision of staff, general ledger processes, monthly and annual closing of the accounting records on a timely basis.
- Competency with computer software applications specifically Microsoft Office programs; ability to learn and develop competency in SCC’s administrative software (Ellucian). Proven ability to manage and organize a computer based data system for processing, storing and retrieving of records.
- Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical, evaluative, problem-solving and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to plan, implement and manage multiple tasks.
- Well-developed abilities with prioritization, time-management, sound judgment, timely follow-up and follow-through are essential.
- Superior customer-service skills to include patience, compassion, humility and a positive attitude are required.
- Honesty, strong work ethic, character and personal integrity, with commitment to providing the utmost professionalism, discretion and confidentiality are required.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities that promote a team environment. Ability to direct, train, supervise, and coordinate staff and processes within the Business Office
- Strong human relations and interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with diverse personalities and populations (low income, first generation, minors, adults, special needs, disabilities, etc.) are required.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with Federal, State and Institutional rules and regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other department members is critically important.
- Flexibility to work rare evening hours and occasional weekends required.
Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email equity@scciowa.edu, phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov