#24-013

POSTING DATE:

March 12, 2024

POSITION:

Accountant – Team Lead

SALARY:

$52,598 – 55,754 per year, depending on experience. Plus, excellent fringe benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and two years of experience in accounting, including payroll and demonstrated knowledge of fund accounting and computerized accounting applications

One year of supervisory experience

Preferred:

One year of experience with budgets, grants, and contracts

Two years of supervisory experience

Classification:

Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

Full-time, 12 months

Monday-Thursday, 8-6pm

Weekends and evenings may be required in addition to regular work schedule to support departmental and/or institutional needs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.

Communication - able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

Team Orientation & Interpersonal - highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

Organization & Time Management - able to plan, schedule, organize, and follow up on tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

Results Orientation - proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

Adaptability to Change - able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

Relationship Management - able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - proven skills in identifying issues, developing creative solutions and options, and following through with implementing resolutions; able to make well-reasoned, sensible and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations and other factors.

Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

Ethics - able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

Multi-task - ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Detail Oriented - proven accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

Ability to provide support and assistance for diverse populations in a professional and supportive manner.

Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public.

Work Environment:

Indoor office

Normal noise level

May work remote at times

Physical Demands:

Prolonged sitting and viewing of computer screen.

Note:

Benefit eligible

Yuma Campus

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

Processes and maintains general ledgers for all college funds; includes supervision of General accounting staff.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Serves Students. Trains and supervises staff responsible for general ledger accounting and accounts payable.

Prepares, analyzes, audits, and verifies transactions and journal entries of institutional funds' general ledgers, Payroll, Payroll-related payables (e.g., taxes, benefits), and the district's intra-fund balances (due to/from accounts). Transactions may include federal, state, and local grants.

Maintain cash controls for all funds and assist with reimbursing bank accounts according to operational guidelines. Process treasury management transactions.

Responsible for reviewing and approving the district's two (full-time and part-time) bi-weekly payroll processes.

Review and approve Statement of Net Position account reconciliations. Prepares, as needed.

Assist in preparation of year-end closings and individual financial statements for the district's audit.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annually internal and external payroll reports for review. After approval, file and pay the monthly sales/use taxes and annual unclaimed property reports and liabilities, respectively.

Prepares assigned annual audit schedules.

Provides excellent customer service to and collaborates with functional areas to achieve District goals and initiatives.

Supports grants team when Accountant-Team Lead Grants is absent.

Support and participate in strategic initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:

The first review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:

Arizona Western College

Human Resources

Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629

Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application

2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

3. Cover Letter

4. Unofficial College/University Transcripts

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER