Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Accounting
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$122K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expInside Higher Ed is a company focused on higher education, and they are seeking an Assistant Director of Accounting to manage and oversee accounting programs for the Kern Community College District. The role involves supervising accounting functions, implementing financial policies, and providing technical support and training to staff.
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Responsibilities
Supervise defined accounting functions at the District or College such as cash receipts, accounts payable, fixed assets, accounts receivable, general ledger, Enterprise, Bookstore and Foundation accounting and other record-keeping functions
Assist in establishing and implementing District accounting and financial policies pertaining to the functional areas supervised
Establish working procedures and processes for the functional accounting unit supervised
Interpret District accounting and financial policies
Oversee District Bidding process
Maintain in-depth technical and professional knowledge of the assigned accounting function
Recommends modification to accounting and financial processes
Plan, prioritize and perform a variety of accounting and budgeting functions; communicate with a variety of District, County, State and federal offices and agencies regarding fiscal programs
Provide technical support, training and general backup for accounting operations; plan, prioritize, assign and supervise the work of accounting office staff
Perform full supervisory activities including performance appraisal, discipline, and selection recommendations
Plan, prioritize, assign and direct the work of the accounting staff assigned to specially funded projects; coordinate activities within projects; communicate with a variety of district, county, state and federal offices and agencies regarding specially funded programs
Review, interpret and implement federal, State and District accounting and budget regulations; coordinate, prepare, analyze, audit and monitor financial and fiscal-related reports and claims
Prepare financial and statistical reports for audit preparation, administrative decision support, State and federal reporting
Prepare, monitor and analyze budgets for an assigned set of accounts; review and analyze budgets for compliance to District regulations and State and federal reporting Grants, Categorical, Child Development, and Special Contracts
Maintain income records and monitor the collection of monies due; assure accounts receivable are billed accurately and collected in a timely manner
Maintain general and subsidiary ledger accounts; update control accounts; reconcile and balance accounts; create trial balance
Analyze and approve account transactions; assure fiscal documents are prepared and maintained in accordance with established requirements
Provide instruction, assistance and training to administrators, division chairs, instructors and staff in understanding appropriate accounting methods, financial statements, State and federal Grants, Categorical, Child Development and Special Projects
Supervises the disbursement of loans, scholarships and grants of federal, State and local funds; perform compliance review related to conference and travel requests, payment procedures, reimbursements, audit of travel records, maintenance of travel revolving fund and issuance of credit cards
Maintain and coordinate all accounting and other internal and external requirements for accounting and reporting the District's Fixed Assets
Perform other position-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in accounting, business administration, or a related field
Equivalent: Associate degree and four (4) years of related experience
Four (4) years accounting and business administration experience
Two (2) years increasingly responsible experience in business or governmental accounting
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees
Knowledge of: Commitment to the California Community College Mission
Preparing budget spreadsheets and reports with results of analytical information
Methods using statistical analysis for financial information gathering, projecting, and reporting
The California Community College's Budget and Accounting Manual, Government Code, California Code of Regulations, Public, Title V Regulations, and Education Code
SCT BANNER Finance System for schools and/or community colleges
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
California school and/or community college accounting and fiscal procedures, budgeting concepts, principles, and practices; principles of supervision and training; and the principles of data processing
Ability to: Provide leadership in the areas of budget development, budget monitoring, and purchasing
Learn and interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting college accounting and fiscal operations; and to prepare clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports
Assist with budget forecasting and development, procurement standards development and maintenance
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Conduct research and analysis, identify trends, and forecast needs
Supervise, organize, and review the work of assigned staff
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines
Provide leadership handling sensitive transactions
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
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