What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist-Fiscal Services position at Alabama Community College System?
The Senior Specialist - Fiscal Services provides professional accounting support to the Fiscal Services Office by managing daily accounting tasks and providing assistance to the higher-level Accountants.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E2-03.
For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/.
For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@coastalalabama.edu.Â
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:
A complete application packet consists of the following
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.
Please Note
NEOED Customer Service
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
Additional Information
Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College is also an equal opportunity educator. It is the policy of the College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity.
It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.
Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.?Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.
Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E2-03.
For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/.
For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@coastalalabama.edu.Â
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:
- Posts and processes journal entries to ensure all business transactions are appropriately recorded.
- Updates accounts receivables and perform reconciliations.
- Updates accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
- Assists in the processing of financial statements and/or reports according to legal and institutional accounting and financial guidelines.
- Assists with reviewing of expenses, records, etc. as assigned.
- Updates financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
- Prepares and submits reports, as assigned.
- Assists higher-level accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings, audits, projects, etc.
- Assist with other accounting projects, as assigned.
- Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
- Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
- Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
- Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
- Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
- Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
- Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
- Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
- One year of related work experience.
- Microsoft Office expertise, specifically Excel.
- Knows the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong technical accounting skills.
- Works well independently and has excellent organization and time management skills.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Knowledge and experience with the Ellucian Banner ERP system.
- Previous experience in a Fiscal Services or postsecondary institution.
A complete application packet consists of the following
- A completed online application form.
- Current resume' showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
- Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.
Please Note
- It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
- We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
- You may not put "see resume" on any section of the application form.
- Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
- When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you've successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
- Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants' NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
- Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
- The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.
NEOED Customer Service
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
Additional Information
Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College is also an equal opportunity educator. It is the policy of the College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity.
It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.
Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.?Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.
Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.