Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for an a Senior Accountant.
The Senior Accountant, as a vital member of the Business Office, is to accurately report the financial position of Whatcom Community College and its departments for various constituencies coordinating and directing financial transactions recorded in the accounting system of the college are within the scope of this position’s responsibilities. This responsibility requires that the Senior Accountant be service-oriented relative to the financial needs of all college departments while still assuring that all transactions adhere to college policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and rules established by the authoritative governing bodies.
This is a professional exempt staff position that reports directly to the Director for Business and Finance. The position serves on college committees as required and provides leadership within the Business Office.
Responsibilities
Accounting, Auditing and Financial Statements:
-Perform work functions related to accounting, auditing, financial reporting and other fiscal review and analysis for the College.
-Assist Business and Finance Director in managing banking services and cash balances.
-Work with staff in cashiering, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure entries into the financial reporting system are timely and accurate.
-Coordinate audits by preparing materials for annual administrative and financial reviews.
-Prepare annual Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB compliant financial statements, accompanying fiscal disclosures and management discussion and analysis (MD&A) in coordination with business office leadership and other staff.
-Conducts internal audits within the organization as necessary.
Fixed Assets:
-Input, maintain and reconcile assets with State asset database, including land, buildings, equipment, inventories, and infrastructures.
-Assure general ledger balances with fixed assets database.
-Oversee college-wide manual inventory count on a bi-annual basis.
Financial Reporting:
-Provide customer service and support related to budget, expense tracking, and fiscal reporting.
-Assist the Director for Business and Finance in the preparation of annual Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) report.
-Perform other reporting duties as needed/assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
-Two [2] years of relevant professional experience.
-Demonstrated experience working with automated accounting systems.
-Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
-Proven ability to research and implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
-Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate.
-Professional experience in higher education or governmental accounting.
-Experience in the preparation or audit of financial statements.
-Experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender/sexuality and ethnic backgrounds and identities.
-Excellent verbal, listening, writing, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
Salary and Appointment:
-This is a full-time Administrative/Exempt position. Exempt from Washington State civil service law with an annual salary based on a range of $83,000.00-$90,000.00 depending on experience.
Benefit Package:
-The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.
-Accrues 8 hours per month of sick leave and 14.67 hours per month vacation leave.
Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:
-Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
-Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
-Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit.
Start Date:
-As soon as can be arranged with the successful candidate.
Application Due Date:
-For guaranteed consideration, applications packets should be received by Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-Cover letter which includes a diversity statement that addresses how you have committed to equity and inclusion in the past and how you might support a diverse workplace and educational environment through this position.
-Current resume.
-Official transcripts of any degrees listed as part of the minimum requirements will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process.
-List of 5 professional references with contact information.
Please apply on our website: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info