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Dallas College · 1 day ago

Senior Accountant

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$67K/yr - $67K/yr

5+ years exp

Dallas College is one of the largest community college systems in Texas, dedicated to placing students at the center of their mission. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for analyzing and reconciling complex financial records and preparing financial reports while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations.

Higher EducationTrainingVocational Education

Responsibilities

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports

Researches and resolves accounting application issues

Keeps informed of changes in laws and regulations to ensure compliance and utilizes best practices in the performance of assignments

Continuously assesses internal systems and recommends changes that would allow greater efficiency in monthly and year‐end processing

Composes correspondence of a technical nature related to assignments; serves as a reference source for the interpretation of accounting guidelines, district polices/procedures, rules, and regulations of external agencies; and responds to internal/external audit inquiries

Responsible for timely completion of periodic reports and documents

Provides support to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports for both internal and external clients

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions

Examines reports/documents prepared by others to determine compliance with Dallas College policies and procedures

Works with a considerable amount of confidential information and materials

Performs financial analysis to ensure accurate recording, updating, and reporting for designated types of transactions

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses and to provide advice

Recommends and adheres to district record retention policies and practices

May participate in Dallas College and/or location committees(s) related to assigned work area

Acts as liaison with internal constituents, and external funding agencies in the coordination of processes/procedures

Maintain and analyze assigned aspects of financial and accounting database, sharing format and content with staff and related district personnel

Develop and maintain accounting process and procedures to improve efficiency

Research and generate reports to assist district with capital projects, contractual agreements, employee payroll, tax and/or grant related accounts

Analyze and prepare financial statements related to individual funds for Board meetings and the annual comprehensive annual financial report

Works on special assignments as needed

Develops and maintains spreadsheets and files; provides data required for completion of periodic reports and documents

May supervise two (2) or more full-time or full-time equivalent (FTE) employees including other accountants assigned

Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

GAAPFinancial analysisGeneral ledger functionsBudgeting practicesMicrosoft spreadsheet softwareAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Considerable knowledge of modern principles, practices and methods of accounting, internal accounting controls, fund accounting, budgeting practices and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Ability to analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital; prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other reports to summarize current and projected district financial position

Experience with general ledger functions and month and year‐end close processes

Strong work ethic and leadership skills in managing client relationships and the ability to foster and customize solutions to meet the college's needs

Results driven with high attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments in order to meet deadlines

Ability to lead and train staff with demonstrated ability to make sound decisions within the scope of position

Ability to produce analysis and reports utilizing Microsoft spreadsheet and communication software

Ability to extract and compile data from complex relational data base software

Must have the ability to maintain appropriate controls within the accounting function and recommend changes where appropriate

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the aptitude to manipulate large amounts of data

Ability to communicate clearly and express ideas concisely and effectively

Ability to listen to and respond appropriately to others in a customer‐oriented environment

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills in order to identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions

Must have outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, along with effective listening and interpretative skills, in order to clearly communicate information, ideas, and instructions

Bachelor's degree or higher plus five (5) years of accounting experience

Official transcripts required

Current and valid Texas driver's license required for offsite travel