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Position Number: 1742183
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Accountant

Allan Hancock College serves more than 20,000 students in northern Santa Barbara County. Located on the central coast and just minutes from spectacular beaches and rolling vineyards, AHC operates three campuses - the main campus in Santa Maria, a state approved center in Lompoc and a center in Santa Ynez. As one of the largest employers in Santa Barbara County, the college is an integral part of the community and enjoys strong support from local leaders and industry.

AHC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is proud to serve underrepresented students. The college has twice received recognition from the Aspen institute as one of the top colleges in the country. If you are looking for a position where you can have a direct impact on our students, AHC may be the place for you!

To learn more about Allan Hancock College and the Central Coast, visit our Human Resources page at ">www.hancockcollege.edu and click on the Welcome to AHC video.

We are searching for an experienced Accountant at our Santa Maria Campus facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

ACCOUNTANT

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Director, Business Services, perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining manual and automated financial records; value and promote the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

The incumbent will exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision and maintain technical responsibilities in the financial management of accounts, grants, and required special projects. The incumbent must have an excellent understanding of accounting functions and record keeping needs and updates and maintains procedures relating to the position. The incumbent must understand, interpret, and apply a multitude of federal, state and district policies and regulations, determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines and serves as a financial/fiscal contact with local and state funding agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining manual and automated financial records; assure financial activity of assigned accounts complies with applicable standards, requirements, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Review, audit, analyze, reconcile and adjust designated budgets and accounts; calculate, post, audit, code and adjust journal entries; update accounts to reflect revenue and expenditures; balance accounts, audit for errors and make appropriate adjustments; initiate and process account and budget transfers and other transactions as needed.

Prepare, maintain and audit a variety of financial and statistical reports, statements, and records related to income, expenditures, accounts, budgets and assigned accounting functions; review and analyze financial statements, records, and reports to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established guidelines, procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Input a wide variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files; initiate queries, manipulate data, develop spreadsheets and generate a variety of computerized reports and documents; assure the accuracy of input and output data.

Provide administrative support in the review, preparation, and development of designated budgets as assigned; prepare income and expenditure projections to assist with budget preparation; analyze the program, personnel and project costs and provide recommendations concerning budgetary allocations and controls as directed; review expenditures to assure compliance with established limitations.

Research, compile, assemble, verify and analyze a variety of financial, statistical and budgetary information; compare internal and external fiscal data to identify errors and discrepancies; participate in the investigation and resolution of financial issues, errors, and discrepancies.

Provide consultation to administrators and personnel concerning accounting and budgetary functions; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related accounts, budgets, standards, practices, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Reconcile banking and various other fiscal statements prepared by outside agencies to assure accurate fund accounting; assure financial statements, transactions and account balances match college records and reports as assigned.

Prepare, review and evaluate various financial documents and correspondence as assigned; assure mandated reports, records and data are completed and submitted to appropriate agency or personnel according to established timelines.

Receive, review, verify, prepare, process and evaluate purchase orders, invoices, warrants and receivables as assigned; arrange for and follow up on payments and billings as directed; collect monies, balance and reconcile cash accounts, and prepare bank deposits as required.

Communicate with administrators, personnel, and various outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs and resolve issues or concerns.

Assist in the ongoing maintenance and/or implementation of financial systems and/or new applications.

Assist with audits and perform year-end closing functions as required.

Attend and participate in various meetings as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Closing Date:

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at end of business day, 5:00 p.m.

Desired start date is February 2020. This is a full-time, 37 hours per week, 12-month position.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary is $4,339 per month (range 28, $4,339 to $5,274 per month on the classified bargaining unit salary schedule).

Benefits include medical, dental, life, vision, salary protection insurance, and eligibility for PERS retirement.

Application Procedure

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please submit the following application materials:

Resume

Cover letter

Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts are required if hired)

Screening Process

A committee will screen all applications. Meeting minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. Therefore, it is important that the application be thorough and detailed. Applicants will be assessed on the breadth and depth of education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. A limited number of applicants will be invited for an interview at the college at their own expense.

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Methods, procedures, and terminology used in professional accounting work;

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;

Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques;

General accounting, budget and business functions of a community college;

Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities;

Budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control;

Financial analysis and projection techniques;

Record retrieval and storage systems;

Research and statistical evaluation techniques;

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to:

Perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining manual and automated financial records;

Prepare maintain, and analyze comprehensive financial and statistical statements and accounting reports;

Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports;

Provide administrative support in the review, preparation, and development of budgets;

Calculate, post, audit and adjust journal entries including income and expenditures;

Reconcile various fiscal statements to assure accurate fund accounting;

Utilize a computer to input data, maintain automated records and generate computerized reports;

Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Operate a computer and assigned software;

Meet schedules and timelines.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and two years professional accounting experience performing varied financial analysis, record-keeping and report preparation duties including work with computerized accounting functions or equivalent combination of education and experience

Working Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk or at a computer;

The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday;

The incumbent will have contact, in person, by email, or on the telephone with staff and the general public.

Physical Demands:

Typically sits for extended periods of time.

Operates a computer.

Communicates over the telephone, via email, and in person.

Regularly lifts, carries, and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Special Qualification:

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

Job description is pending board approval.

R 07/2016

R 7/13

R9/04

R10/00

8/90

Classified

Monthly

4,339.00 - 5,274.00

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

To apply, visit https://hancockcollege.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/129?c=hancockcollege