Maricopa Community College District
Senior Accountant (Capital Assets)
Maricopa Community College District, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285
Senior Accountant (Capital Assets)
Job ID:
320782Location:
District Support Services CntrFull/Part Time:
Full TimeRegular/Temporary:
Regular
Salary Range
$59,028.00 - $76,737.00/annually, DOE
Grade
116
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmSummer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governanceOne of the largest community college systems in the country2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipientNamed 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best EmployersBenefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:
20 paid observed holidaysArizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)Paid vacation, sick, and personal timeMaricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)Annual professional development growth fundingTuition reimbursement for employees and dependentsFlexible work schedulesMaricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
Sight-On-Site Eye Care ServicesDiabetes Empowerment Education ProgramMobile On-site Mammography ScreeningsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.Pre-Retirement Events
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)Job Summary
Join our team as a Senior Accounting Analyst, where you'll drive impactful financial insights and lead high-level accounting analysis to support our district's strategic goals. In this role, you'll:
Provide Expert Guidance: Interpret policies, procedures, and contract language on complex accounting and tax issues. You'll be a trusted subject matter expert, guiding and training staff in accounting best practices.Lead & Mentor: Serve as a leader over junior accounting staff, fostering growth and sharing knowledge as a go-to advisor on challenging financial matters.Manage Capital Budgets: Take ownership of compiling and overseeing capital project budgets, ensuring proper use of capital accounting codes and funding sources to maximize financial accuracy and resource allocation.Drive Financial Reporting: Conduct sophisticated financial analyses, prepare journal entries, and produce critical reports in alignment with GASB regulations. Your work will support key audit activities and the preparation of comprehensive annual financial statements.If you're passionate about accounting, inspired by complex financial analysis, and eager to make a difference in a collaborative environment, we'd love to see your application!
Essential Functions
25% - Monitors and approves expenditures from budgets and various capital asset projects and contracts; recommends procedures and/or policies to create a more efficient process to capture data.
20% - Advises campuses and other departments on recording accounting transactions, maintaining fiscal and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) records; assists in related training for internal and external customers.
15% - Monitor, review, and compile data and contracts related to GASB 87 (Leases) and GASB 96 (SBITAs) in order to prepare annual audit schedules and complete financial reports and note disclosures for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); maintain proficiency as subject matter expert.
10% - Prepares and reviews budget and accounting journal vouchers and reports pertaining to capital projects, fixed assets, long-term leases and subscription-based information technology agreements (SBITA).
10% - Prepares recommendations and provides various analytical accounting schedules, projections, reports and materials for campuses and departments.
10% - Leads project teams on an ongoing basis and may supervise assigned exempt and nonexempt regular staff.
10% - Assists in developing, evaluating and recommending revisions to accounting and fiscal budget procedures and processes; other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, auditing or directly related field and four years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience with tax laws as they apply to accounting transactions and reporting, exposure to governmental accounting and use of computerized accounting systems.
OR
An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
A. Two (2) or more years of experience in capital asset accounting.
B. Two (2) or more years of experience working in a higher-education environment.
C. Experience using Oracle Financial Management System (FMS).
D. Experience using Microsoft Excel.
E. Two (2) or more years of experience with interpreting and implementing new procedures following pronouncements issued by regulatory agencies; such as, GASB or FASB.
Special Working Conditions
Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:
https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd
OR
(If moving from out of state)
Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:
https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd
How to Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Posting Close Date
Apply on or before Monday, 11/24/2024 to be considered.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320782&PostingSeq=1
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Job ID:
320782Location:
District Support Services CntrFull/Part Time:
Full TimeRegular/Temporary:
Regular
Salary Range
$59,028.00 - $76,737.00/annually, DOE
Grade
116
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmSummer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governanceOne of the largest community college systems in the country2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipientNamed 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best EmployersBenefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:
20 paid observed holidaysArizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)Paid vacation, sick, and personal timeMaricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)Annual professional development growth fundingTuition reimbursement for employees and dependentsFlexible work schedulesMaricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
Sight-On-Site Eye Care ServicesDiabetes Empowerment Education ProgramMobile On-site Mammography ScreeningsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.Pre-Retirement Events
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)Job Summary
Join our team as a Senior Accounting Analyst, where you'll drive impactful financial insights and lead high-level accounting analysis to support our district's strategic goals. In this role, you'll:
Provide Expert Guidance: Interpret policies, procedures, and contract language on complex accounting and tax issues. You'll be a trusted subject matter expert, guiding and training staff in accounting best practices.Lead & Mentor: Serve as a leader over junior accounting staff, fostering growth and sharing knowledge as a go-to advisor on challenging financial matters.Manage Capital Budgets: Take ownership of compiling and overseeing capital project budgets, ensuring proper use of capital accounting codes and funding sources to maximize financial accuracy and resource allocation.Drive Financial Reporting: Conduct sophisticated financial analyses, prepare journal entries, and produce critical reports in alignment with GASB regulations. Your work will support key audit activities and the preparation of comprehensive annual financial statements.If you're passionate about accounting, inspired by complex financial analysis, and eager to make a difference in a collaborative environment, we'd love to see your application!
Essential Functions
25% - Monitors and approves expenditures from budgets and various capital asset projects and contracts; recommends procedures and/or policies to create a more efficient process to capture data.
20% - Advises campuses and other departments on recording accounting transactions, maintaining fiscal and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) records; assists in related training for internal and external customers.
15% - Monitor, review, and compile data and contracts related to GASB 87 (Leases) and GASB 96 (SBITAs) in order to prepare annual audit schedules and complete financial reports and note disclosures for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); maintain proficiency as subject matter expert.
10% - Prepares and reviews budget and accounting journal vouchers and reports pertaining to capital projects, fixed assets, long-term leases and subscription-based information technology agreements (SBITA).
10% - Prepares recommendations and provides various analytical accounting schedules, projections, reports and materials for campuses and departments.
10% - Leads project teams on an ongoing basis and may supervise assigned exempt and nonexempt regular staff.
10% - Assists in developing, evaluating and recommending revisions to accounting and fiscal budget procedures and processes; other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, auditing or directly related field and four years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience with tax laws as they apply to accounting transactions and reporting, exposure to governmental accounting and use of computerized accounting systems.
OR
An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
A. Two (2) or more years of experience in capital asset accounting.
B. Two (2) or more years of experience working in a higher-education environment.
C. Experience using Oracle Financial Management System (FMS).
D. Experience using Microsoft Excel.
E. Two (2) or more years of experience with interpreting and implementing new procedures following pronouncements issued by regulatory agencies; such as, GASB or FASB.
Special Working Conditions
Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:
https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd
OR
(If moving from out of state)
Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:
https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd
How to Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Posting Close Date
Apply on or before Monday, 11/24/2024 to be considered.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320782&PostingSeq=1
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