Accountant V, General Accounting - Bristol Community College

POSITION TITLE:  Accountant V

DEPARTMENT:  General Accounting, Administration and Finance

PRIMARY LOCATION:  Fall River

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Comptroller

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Responsible for maintaining, updating, and reconciling the general ledger; preparing and posting account transactions to the finance ledger and state reporting system; complying with fiscal policies and procedures; assisting with the annual budget and financial reporting, processing and reporting of trust funds, grants and student financial aid, grants and contracts; as well as developing compliance policies. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain computerized general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting records.
• Prepare, monitor, and report part-time and full-time payroll projections. 
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and reporting of the college operating budget.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the finance ledger.
• Prepare monthly account analysis and reconciliation, including reconciliation of bank statements to the finance ledger.
• Assist the Grants Accounting with federal, state, private grants and contracts. 
• Assist the Financial Aid Accountant as backup to Financial Aid disbursements.
• Prepare and post fiscal activity to the state financial system (MMARS).
• Assist in the development and Maintenace of the college's Risk Assessment Plan and Fraud Waste and Abuse Policy accreditation reviews. 
• Prepare reconciliation of appropriated and non-appropriated funds activity on the MMARS system to internal ledgers. 
• Initiate bank transfers and draw down federal and state funds.
• Provide fiscal and Banner finance (college accounting system) training to end-users.
• Assist in the development of fiscal policy and procedures and maintains and updates General Accounting manuals.
• Work with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college-wide collaboration, civility, and teamwork.
• Provide flexible, responsive, and high-quality customer service to all whom we service, be it students, community, or staff.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) three years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. 

Substitutions:

1. An associate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. 
2. A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. 
3. A graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience. 

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE:  Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with computerized financial accounting systems. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Experience and advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Access.
• Strong analytical and reconciling skills.
• Ability to function independently with minimum direct supervision.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations and reporting statements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts, and ledgers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exhibit and promote values of integrity, trust, confidence, loyalty, respect, and unity of self and others.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required. 
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of financial analysis.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Substantial experience in higher education field. 
• Experience working with the SCT Banner System.
• Familiarity with the state accounting system (MMARS).
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, state funded, AFSCME, unit-classified position with benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION: https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp

SALARY:    AFSCME Unit 01, Grade 22, Step 1 $67,486.12 annually. Appointments from outside the bargaining unit begin at Step 1.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX  Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.