Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join our team of higher education professionals who are committed to student success.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing, and analyzing financial reports, ensuring compliance with all college and departmental policies and procedures. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for reconciling all general ledger accounts for which they are assigned to include but not limited to cash, investments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookstore, payroll, etc.

Essential Functions

• Manage the daily transactional activities and process for all accounting functions including reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, maintaining all general ledger accounts in accordance with accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Responsible for daily reconciliation of all assigned cash accounts.
• Responsible for documenting and completing all budget modification requests.
• Collect, compile, verify, analyze, and maintain related financial information in monthly and year-end financial reporting, and other appropriate schedules (monthly and year-end workpapers), so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making decisions.
• Responsible for all drawing down and transfer journal entries.
• Support the Controller with the annual audit including researching, reconciling, preparing the workpapers and assisting with the financial statement preparation.
• Compile, complete, and submit the Lobbying Report.
• Enter accurate ACH information in the recordkeeping system for vendor payments.
• Act as a backup to Accounts Payable to include the weekly check run.
• Provide support with the annual budget preparation.
• Participate in interactive, on-site meetings during normal business hours and on a regular basis, regular on-site Finance office hours.
• Responsible for performing other related duties as assigned by the Controller

The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic team member who is strategic and fosters collaboration. This individual will be able to demonstrate the use of best practice strategies associated with all aspect of accounting practices and compliance. This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an independent problem-solver, and a strong understanding of the College’s mission and goals. The Senior Accountant will demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive financial information as well as prioritize and meet deadlines. The Senior Accountant will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive results.

Experience & Education

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three-plus (3 ) years of senior accounting experience in a professional setting. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field of study is required or equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training; Master’s degree preferred. CPA preferred.

Supplemental Information

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials

For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc

DCCC offers a great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver & Tuition Reimbursement benefits; and a Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive Work/Life Balance Campus Environment. Note: Temporary and Grant-funded employees are not eligible for tuition reimbursement unless the specific grant supports such funding for these purposes.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

DCCC fosters a work environment, and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.