Job Description

Reporting to the director of fiscal services, this position serves as the primary capital accountant, and will perform a variety of complex budget and accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Board for Community & Technical College (SBCTC) guidelines, the Office of Fiscal Management (OFM), applicable federal/state guidelines, and college policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Perform accounting activities for the college consistent with the requirements of the Washington State Office of Financial Management, the federal government and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
• Review and recommend improvements to the college's internal accounting policies, procedures, policy interpretation.
• Responsible for all capital project accounting.
• Act as a liaison with facilities department and outside agencies to maintain accurate capital project records.
• Research accounting transactions and prepare corrections and adjustments as appropriate.
• Assist in monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Perform complex accounting tasks and other related duties as assigned.
• Prepare monthly department of revenue tax returns.
• Prepare yearly department of revenue unclaimed property report.
• Perform monthly revenue and expense transfers for outside departments (facilities, service center, campus life, etc.).
• Work with payroll department to reconcile payroll deduction accounts, reconcile with general ledger.
• Prepare and enter payroll deduction payments.
• Maintain files and supporting documentation for all areas of responsibility in compliance with audit requirements.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing or budgeting*.
• One year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and separation of duties.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel preferred).

*Relevant work experience may substitute for degree but not credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with fund accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously and carry out assignments under pressure with short deadlines and/or frequent interruptions.
• Experience working in a community college or other higher education environment.
• Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and or learning disabilities.
• Experience creating digital content (such as (Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.
• Experience with PeopleSoft.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment:
The current vacancy in fiscal services is a full-time, overtime and benefit eligible position expected to begin as soon as possible. Work hours for this position are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours and days may change depending on the needs of the college.

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick and personal holiday and personal leave; retirement plan; optional credit union and tax deferred annuity programs.

In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

A valid Washington state driver's license may be required.

Bargaining Unit:
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association.

Application and Selection Procedure:
Complete application packages must include the following:
Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.

• Upload cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Upload resume.
• Upload transcripts showing your accounting, auditing or budgeting classes.
• Complete supplemental questions.

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

Preliminary screening of complete applications will begin August 25, 2022 and continue until the position is closed. A limited number of applicants who meet the needs of the position and the college will be interviewed.

Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, TTY/TTD: Dial 711
• To request disability accommodations: Student Access Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: Dial 711

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified at any time. __
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,888.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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