Essex County College
GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Position Details
Classification Information
Unit
Job Status
FLSA
Position Information
Position TitleGENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
Reports ToDirector
Faculty DisciplineN/A - Not Applicable
Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?
Funding Source
Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Controller / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee, the General Ledger Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting and other related functions of the College.
Supervisory Role
Oral and written instructions are received from the Comptroller / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee, the General Ledger Accountant may supervise professional and support staff, and student workers.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Perform the general accounting functions including and not limited to grant accounting, fund accounting, account analysis, financial statement, report preparation, and other related functions of the College.
2. Oversee the grant accounting functions
3. Handle the completion and timely submission of fiscal operation reports to funders.
4. Reconcile fund accounts on a monthly basis. Prepare and post fund account entries as required.
5. Review and monitor revenue, expense, assets and liability account postings to ensure accuracy and control.
6. Maintain monthly audit schedules and collate data for the preparation of audit-ready financial statements.
7. Monitor established internal controls to ensure proper compliance.
8. Assist with the planning and implementation of modifications to the accounting system. Review and apply updates to existing functions as required.
9. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff and student records.
10. Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required.
11. Perform other related duties as required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities andfunctions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods oftime.• Move between buildings.• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptionalong with the ability to focus vision.• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar andvocabulary.• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handleobjects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Experience in general accounting.
3. Experience with the management of computerized financial management systems, preferably the Banner system.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures used in financial administration, preferably in higher education.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Master's degree in Accounting or related field, CPA.
2. Two or more years of experience in general accounting.
3. Two or more years of experience with the management of computerized financial management systems, preferably the Banner system.
4. Demonstrated ability to comfortably perform, both effectively and accurately, in a fast-paced environment.
Education RequirementsMaster's Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)
Classification Information
Unit
Job Status
FLSA
Position Information
Position TitleGENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
Reports ToDirector
Faculty DisciplineN/A - Not Applicable
Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?
Funding Source
Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Controller / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee, the General Ledger Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting and other related functions of the College.
Supervisory Role
Oral and written instructions are received from the Comptroller / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee, the General Ledger Accountant may supervise professional and support staff, and student workers.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Perform the general accounting functions including and not limited to grant accounting, fund accounting, account analysis, financial statement, report preparation, and other related functions of the College.
2. Oversee the grant accounting functions
3. Handle the completion and timely submission of fiscal operation reports to funders.
4. Reconcile fund accounts on a monthly basis. Prepare and post fund account entries as required.
5. Review and monitor revenue, expense, assets and liability account postings to ensure accuracy and control.
6. Maintain monthly audit schedules and collate data for the preparation of audit-ready financial statements.
7. Monitor established internal controls to ensure proper compliance.
8. Assist with the planning and implementation of modifications to the accounting system. Review and apply updates to existing functions as required.
9. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff and student records.
10. Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required.
11. Perform other related duties as required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities andfunctions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods oftime.• Move between buildings.• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptionalong with the ability to focus vision.• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar andvocabulary.• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handleobjects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Experience in general accounting.
3. Experience with the management of computerized financial management systems, preferably the Banner system.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures used in financial administration, preferably in higher education.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Master's degree in Accounting or related field, CPA.
2. Two or more years of experience in general accounting.
3. Two or more years of experience with the management of computerized financial management systems, preferably the Banner system.
4. Demonstrated ability to comfortably perform, both effectively and accurately, in a fast-paced environment.
Education RequirementsMaster's Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)