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San Juan College · 1 day ago

Accountant II

SJC Main Campus - Farmington

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

5+ years exp

San Juan College is seeking an Accountant II to manage all aspects of recording, tracking, and reporting financial activities. The role involves facilitating payment, accounting, and reporting duties, as well as assisting with general ledger reconciliation and financial statement reporting.

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Responsibilities

Verify daily transactions for entity activities throughout the College. Enter required invoices or journal entries to reflect the financial status of the entity activity. Perform monthly reconciliations of data from the entity’s accounting platform to Workday. Create monthly financial statements to be shared with departments, management and the San Juan College Board of Trustees as required

Work with entities to establish and monitor procedures, internal controls, and documents for accurate accounting and communication. Facilitate entities with any financial issues as required

Create year-end financial adjustments to properly reflect the entity’s financial activities and accurate financial statement on an accrual basis as of June 30

Responsible for monthly Gross Receipts Tax calculation and payment to the New Mexico Tax and Revenue Department

Maintain accurate fiduciary financial records and issue comprehensive monthly reports to stakeholders

Verify all payroll entries are recorded accurately within the financial statements, including payroll liabilities. Responsible that all payroll liabilities are paid timely and accurately. Work with Accounts Payable to oversee and approve all payroll related payments. Perform and distribute to management monthly general ledger reconciliations for all payroll liability accounts

Collaborate closely with the Payroll Department to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation and benefits, and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise

Assist the Payroll Department/HR and the Budget Officer to set up proper budget amounts

Assist in preparation and analysis of general ledger reconciliations and financial statement reporting as assigned. Preparation of monthly journal entries as assigned

Assist in daily banking activities as required

Generate and compile audit-related reports as requested, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Support audit processes by preparing comprehensive reports and maintaining organized documentation

Assist in preparation of year-end Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Aid in entry of ad hoc and miscellaneous payments and cash site audits as needed

Review and approval of various assigned tasks

Cross-train with other Business Office staff

Must effectively communicate with management, purchasing staff, inter-departmental customers and suppliers. Communications must be efficient and timely to keep all informed of issues and pertinent activities that affect them

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position

Keeps management and customers fully and timely informed of pertinent activities that affect them

May serve on various committees, as required and assigned

Qualification

Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Financial statement reportingWorkdayPayroll processingBudget preparationAnalytical skillsCustomer service skillsOffice automationComputer applicationsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsProject managementConfidentiality adherenceOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with five years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental accounting or finance, or a suitable combination of education and experience, will also be considered

Extensive knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices; considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems; working knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications; working knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning

Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) required

Valid New Mexico or state of current residency driver's license

Ability to be bonded

Cover Letter (Required)

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)

Unofficial Transcripts (Required)

List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)