Job Description Summary
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Duties
1. Prepares and updates financial and statistical reports; gathers and organizes data used in the preparation of special reports; prepares reports as required. 2. Assists the Controller with State budget preparation and control. Prepares annual original budget entries monitor budgets monthly and approve budget transfers. Prepares financial reports for categorical funds including Customized Training BioNetwork CTE and the Small Business Center to ensure compliance with established guidelines and periodic reporting. 3. Performs an annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting and compliance for the College in accordance with N.C. Enhancing Accountability in Government through Leadership and Education program and serves as the colleges Internal Control Officer. with monthly and yearend close processes and preparation of annual financial statements and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report including preparation of complex schedules and accrual entries to ensure accurate and complete financial reports. 5. Reviews longevity calculations performed by payroll and audits longevity calculations for parttime employees. Performs monthly payroll general ledger reconciliations and advises payroll staff on discrepancies. 6. Assists departmental personnel with budget/accounting questions proper expenditure coding document processing and other accounting related activities. 7. Responsible for Foreign National tax compliance and reporting. 8. Reviews and approves various transactions. Certifies and posts monthly cash for the System Office and monitors cash balance. Prepares check requests journal entries and budget entries as needed. 9. Assists with the review evaluation and recommendation of improvements to the Colleges accounting and financial internal control systems. 10. Assists with establishing agency level fiscal policies and procedures. 11. Supervises assigned staff; establishes schedules and assigns tasks; monitors and evaluates staff performance. 12. Contributes to the College Vision Mission Values and RISE statement. 13. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Masters degree in Accounting or related field 2. CPA or similar certification. 3. Experience in the areas of audit finance or accounting for a college or university and/or a nonprofit organization. 4. Experience with Ellucian Colleague. 5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language and/or American Sign Language.