Accounting Officer - Foundation Part - Time
- Employer
- Prince George's Community College
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 8, 2021
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Position Information
Position Title
Accounting Officer - Foundation Part - Time
Position Type
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)
Department
Institutional Advancement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
15
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
Salary commensurate with experience and education
Union/Non Union
Non Union
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of an effective financial reporting and internal control program that adequately supports the institution. This includes grants accounting, accounts payable, payments, account reconciliations, journal entries, account creation, and accounting entries for capital improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Criteria
CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PGCC28211/12 GFF4
Open Date
07/08/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Background Check Statement
Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu .
Application Status – you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Accounting Officer - Foundation Part - Time
Position Type
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)
Department
Institutional Advancement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
15
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
Salary commensurate with experience and education
Union/Non Union
Non Union
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of an effective financial reporting and internal control program that adequately supports the institution. This includes grants accounting, accounts payable, payments, account reconciliations, journal entries, account creation, and accounting entries for capital improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting required. CPA preferred.
- Five years of experience in management of accounting functions.
- Experience in a college environment preferred.
- Experience working with a complex financial management
system.
Criteria
CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.
- Maintains the accounting records and controls required to protect all funds of the Foundation.
- Manages the general accounting, accounts receivable and payable functions of the Foundation.
- Handles cash management functions of the Foundation.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting entries and financial reports.
- Prepares journal entries and reconciles various general ledger accounts.
- Interacts with outside, Foundation Board of Directors, independent auditors, college community and project directors in providing understandable financial procedures and information.
- Serves as liaison with College and Foundation primary contact for the annual audit.
- Ensures compliance with all College, nonprofit, state, local, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.
- Oversees the financial functions of the Prince George’s Community College Foundation.
- Provides direction and leadership in accounting policies review and changes.
- Recommends and participates in the development of policies and procedures in the accounting area.
- Oversees the unclaimed property reporting required by the State.
- Monitors restricted fund programs of the College.
- Maintains the chart of accounts for the Foundation.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and prepare required external audit work.
- Works with Office of Institutional Advancement staff to reconcile and ensure accuracy and efficiency of transactional data entries.
- Performs related work as required
- Must be available to work Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required. Work schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department. Alternative schedule is at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of
employment. A signed authorization for release of personal
information will be required if selected for an interview.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PGCC28211/12 GFF4
Open Date
07/08/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Background Check Statement
Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu .
Application Status – you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best describes your level of completed
education? (Education details must be included in your
application.)
- Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
- One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
- Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
- High School Diploma or GED
- None of the above
- * Do you have five years of experience in management of
accounting functions?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your experience working with a complex
financial management system.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you
selected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
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