(Salary Range: $47,858.20 - $55,725.28/Annually)
SCOPE OF WORK: Performs accounting functions and oversees the payables functions and operations. This position shall report to the Director of Financial Operations at the Community College System of New Hampshire.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversees the accounts payable functions including supervising accounts payable staff, providing accounting services, implementing financial policies and procedures, and maintaining appropriate internal controls. Works to improve departmental work methods to enhance efficiencies.
- Supervises accounts payable staff including assigning tasks; providing job-related training; monitoring and evaluating job performance; addressing personnel issues; and overseeing time and attendance in accordance with CCSNH policies and procedures, the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, and state and federal regulations.
- Performs various accounting functions including, but not limited to reviewing and approving journal vouchers, departmental invoices, and accruals in relation to banner finance.
- Maintains the chart of accounts in banner finance: creating all newly requested funds, orgns, and accounts.
- Assists in the completion of periodic general ledger and payroll account reconciliations by assigning and directing accounts payable staff in their timely completion.
- Coordinates system wide banner security related to new user set up and assigning rule code groups and accounts and organizations appropriate to personnel position functions.
- Oversees Banner Finance testing/upgrades and troubleshoots finance related IT tickets.
- Assists in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures including the internal control system.
- Manages the system-wide inventory system including training college staff, ensuring all assets are properly recorded timely and managing the annual physical inventory process.
- Manages vendor maintenance including setting up new vendors within Banner, ensuring all applicable form for new vendors have been completed and maintaining and updating as necessary information on existing vendors.
- Completes the annual 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC reporting and annual IRS B Notice required activities.
- Serves as the dual authenticator for wire transfers initiated by the Financial Operations Director.
- Assists with the accounting for fixed assets, capital leases and construction in process, and accounts payable.
- Works with the college and system office personnel to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as they apply to the provisions of services and reporting.
- Maintains current knowledge of accounting standards and procedures and applicable federal regulations and participates in professional development activities.
- Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in accounting or business administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in accounting or auditing work, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
OR
Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in accounting or business administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in accounting or auditing work, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: None required.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and terminology. Knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Ability to perform accounting functions. Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and practices associated with receivables accounting. Ability to supervise, prioritize, and evaluate the work of accounting staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to advise and provide technical assistance and training. Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations. Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships and work well in a team environment. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the CCSNH appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Community College System of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. The Community College System of NH does not discriminate on the basis on race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, or military, veteran, or marital status.