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COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND is Hiring a Chief Accountant Near Warwick, RI
Department
Controller's Office
Position Category
Staff - NonClassified
About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.
We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.
Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position:
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here.
- Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
- If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
- Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
- Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
- Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here.
Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY: 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.
EEO Statement
CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Chief Accountant oversees the proper functioning of grants, contracts, compliance, internal controls, assists with fixed assets, supervises staff as needed, provides departmental support
Duties and Responsibilities
Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
- Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Provide training to the many departments that supply information to the controller’s office for processing.
Grants and Contracts:
- Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of various financial statements and reports for the College, the Board of Governors, internal and external auditors, and others both internal and external to the College.
- Account for Federal, state, and third-party grant projects, including set-up, maintenance, billing and close-out.
- Transfer or coordinate the transfer of College funds.
- Perform or coordinate all functions relating to non-student receivables.
- Perform or coordinate all general ledger and related sub-ledger accounting activities of the College including but not limited to:
- Ensuring the proper functioning of the College’s computerized finance system, including implementation, updates and improvements.
- Ensuring the accuracy of all data input into the College’s and third party computerized financial and other management systems.
- Preparing or coordinating the preparation of schedules and reconciliations needed to ensure that financial systems are in balance.
- Coordinating the set-up, maintenance, invoicing, and closeout of federal, state, and private grants and contracts.
- Preparing, assisting with and/or coordinating the preparation of schedules, analyses, projections, reports, financial statements, and tax returns as required.
- Ensure that appropriate data is collected throughout the funding cycle and report data and outcomes to external and internal stakeholders according to timeline requirements.
Compliance:
- Participate in the development, documentation, implementation, and improvement of policies, procedures, and processes.
- Responsible for following policies, procedural requirements, and meeting deadlines for internal and external stakeholders.
- Review, assess and audit compliance and controls.
- Assist in the development, documentation, implementation, and improvement of financial policies and procedures.
- Manage record retention and maintenance, as needed.
Fixed Asset Administration:
- Assist in maintenance of fixed asset accounting.
- Perform physical inventory of fixed assets.
Staff Supervision:
- Supervise and monitor the performance of personnel assigned.
- Account for federal, state, and third-party grant projects, including set-up, maintenance, billing and close-out, as needed.
- Prepare accounting entries and other schedules for the College’s auxiliary operations (dinning and bookstore), as needed.
- Attend in-service and other job-related trainings.
- Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Participate in departmental and cross-functional teams and special projects.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working for an organization with a complex, integrated, automated management information system with the ability to prepare and adjust trial balances and financial statements.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as advanced working knowledge of Banner or similar ERP system required.
- Strong interpersonal, communications, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and with teams in a deadline and detail-oriented environment.
Competencies and Desired Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Master’s degree in Business Administration.
- Five years’ experience working for an organization with a complex, integrated, automated management information system with the ability to prepare and adjust trial balances and financial statements.
- Two years’ experience supervising full-time accounting staff.
- Experience in a college or non-profit agency setting with grant and contracting accounting.
- Experience in grant and contract billing.
- Experience developing reports with ARGOS, COGNOS or similar reporting tool.
- Experience in fixed asset accounting.
- Audit experience and familiarity with FASB/GASB accounting principles.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
POST DATE
01/29/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
02/20/2023
WEBSITE
ccri.edu
HEADQUARTERS
WARWICK, RI
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
2016
TYPE
Private
CEO
MEGHAN HUGHES
REVENUE
<$5M
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About Community College of Rhode Island
Community College of Rhode Island is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.
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