Hourly Wage for NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE Accountant Salary in the United States

Reporting Relationship:  Financial Services Management Team

Classification:  Support, Full-time, Non-Exempt position; eligible for overtime.

Position Summary:  Perform high-level and accurate accounting support to internal and external customers.

Note: Typical schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. While these hours are typical, evening and weekend hours may be included during peak enrollment periods; hours may be subject to change as workload and needs of our customers and work areas change.

NTC may offer a partial work from home option once the employee is trained and meets the requirements within the Work From Home Agreement.

Salary: Starting at $20.03 per hour, based on qualifications.

NTC full-time employees are provided with an exceptional paid leave package:

• 2 (two) weeks of paid College closure 
• One week between Christmas – New Year
• Week of July 4th
• 10 (ten) Vacation days upon hire and prorated the first year through June 30, 2023 
• 12 (twelve) vacation days on July 1, 2023
• 15 (fifteen) vacation days of vacation after 3 years
• 12 (twelve) sick days per year

NTC Accountants serve as a key member of the Financial Services department within either the payables, general ledger, and purchasing operational team, receivables operational team, or NTC Foundation or College accounting system.   

 Duties may vary based on area assigned within Financial Services:

• Perform all accounts payable and purchasing functions, including processing purchase orders, p-cards, coordinating requests for quotes, requests for proposals (RFP), bids (IFB), etc. following all College, District, state, and federal statutes. 
• Record all ACH transactions in the college accounts, enter vouchers for payment, and process check printing and EFT file transfer to the bank.
• Work closely with College teams to monitor budget balances.
• Perform all accounting functions for the NTC Foundation and NTC Property Foundation.
• Monitor daily banking activity, prepare bank statement reconciliations, and process sales tax reports.
• Perform a variety of general accounting tasks including budget transfer and journal entry posting; compilation and analyzation of financial reports; and scanning, linking and routing in the electronic filing system. 
• Prepare reports and backup for the annual financial audit and participate in the on-site audit for the College and the Foundation. 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Train other college staff to perform appropriate accounting and reporting activities.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Provide high-level support to the Financial Services area, which includes effective interaction with internal and external customers to answer questions, provide information and assistance, respond to concerns in a pleasant and professional manner, and perform duties of office functions as assigned.
• Analyze and document Financial Services processes and procedures to make informed recommendations, improvements and efficiencies.
• Perform all billing functions including third party student tuition, governmental and veteran agencies, contracted services, tax levy and other NTC departmental charges. 
• Record all revenue received to correct accounts and prepare bank deposits for the College.  Perform daily reconciliation of deposit and other bank receipts to the general ledger.
• Work closely with students and other customers in the Welcome Center, processing payments, explaining billing activity, and assisting students with enrollment in payment plans. Includes extended and weekend hours during peak month each term (January and August).
• Follow-up on collection of delinquent student tuition accounts and third-party bills with required communications and coordinating with appropriate collection service.
• Perform all accounting functions for the NTC Campus Store.
• Must have the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities, complete projects timely and accurately, and work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities.

Work as a team to ensure there is office coverage during all hours of operation, including assistance in other departments as the need arises. In the absence of other team members, perform duties of office functions as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the essential functions of the position.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

• Associate degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience in the accounting field.  
• Governmental agency and/or non-profit accounting experience preferred.  
• Must possess demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in general accounting practices and principles.  
• Must demonstrate proficiency in using computer technologies, including development and maintenance of detailed financial spreadsheets, database software, and word processing software. 
• Must be able to handle cash, deposits, and perform daily balancing
• Must be customer-focused with an ability to handle sensitive situations and people in a discreet confidential matter. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness. 
• Must have the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities, complete projects timely and accurately, and work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities.

Working Activity:
6 to 8 hours:  Grasping, performing repetitive movements, sitting, and working indoors
4 to 5 hours:  None
1 to 3 hours:  Bending, pulling, pushing, and reaching
Less than 1 hour:  Balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, kneeling, standing, twisting, walking, working at heights, working in temperature extremes, working outdoors

Lifting and Carrying:
Less than 10 pounds:  1-10 repetition(s) per hour
10 to 20 pounds:  Less than 1 repetition per hour
20-50 pounds:    Less than 1 repetition per hour
50-100 pounds:  Less than 1 repetition per hour
More than 100 pounds with help:  Less than 1 repetition per hour

Additional Physical Requirements:
Vision: Adequate with aid to read instructions, labels, documents, computer screens, and differentiate between colors.

Hearing:  Adequate with aid to understand oral requests, telephone conversation, and PA systems.

Required Employee Program Safety Training:
Emergency procedures, ergonomics (office/workplace) and slips, trips & falls