Sr. Accounting Administrator

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu .

Under the direction of the Controller, the Senior Accounting Administrator, performs professional accounting work involving budgeting, auditing, and accounting functions relative to the general fund, Milwaukee PBS fund, enterprise funds, agency funds, and capital project funds. This position coordinates, analyzes and distributes monthly enterprise reports, as well as special reports requested by institutional personnel, funding sources, and other outside parties as assigned. Work is generally diversified requiring knowledge of accounting, budgeting and auditing and requiring independent judgment, analysis and decision-making skills in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assignments are completed independently and reviewed by the Controller.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• General Ledger/ Account Reconciliation and Administration: Analyzes and verifies integrity of general ledger accounts. Assures that account balances, specifically, due to due from accounts, and the agency and enterprise fund accounts are balanced as well as that they post to the correct closing account with the correct tags attached. Performs master control bank account monthly bank reconciliation and prepares month-end journal entries.
• Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Report Management and Submission: Prepares and submits to WTCS’s MATC Cost Allocation Reports due (April, July, & Nov) and prepares, analyzes and submits to WTCS’s MATC yearend UFFAS report, as part of WTCS funding requirement.
• Milwaukee PBS Report Management and Submission: Prepare Milwaukee PBS’s annual ‘Station Activity Benchmarking Study’ (SABS) and ‘Annual Financial Report’ (AFR). Submits reports to Corporation for Public Broadcasting as part of Community Service Grant funding requirements.
• Accounting Reporting, Inventory, and Auditing: Preparation of MATC’s audited financial statements and Enterprise Fund financial statements for MATC’s comprehensive annual financial report. Organizes and performs bi-yearly physical inventory testing of Food Service and Instructional Food Service physical inventory. Organizes and performs yearly physical inventory testing of Bookstore physical inventory.
• Outside Agency Relationship Management: Collaborates with county, state, federal agencies, and other outside stakeholders on financial reporting. Assists in preparing, filing, and paying to Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue MATC’s monthly Wisconsin Sales & Use Tax, and Milwaukee County Local Exposition Tax as well as provides necessary reports for external stakeholders in coordination with the Controller.
• Financial Policy Creation and Monitoring: Assists enterprise fund and agency fund budget officers with development and implementation of methods and procedures for the preparation of annual budgets and other financial policies.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, administrators, and outside parties including government agencies.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in accounting for higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

COMPETENCI

• Customer focus
  
  
• Action oriented
  
  
• Values differences
  
  
• Self-development
  
  

• Compassion
  
  
• Cultivates innovation
  
  
• Optimizes work processes
  
  
• Ensures accountability
  
  

• Collaborates
  
  
• Interpersonal savvy
  
  
• Communicates effectively
  
  
• Instills trust
  
  

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience : Accredited Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field; Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in related field.

Preferred Education & Experience : Accredited Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field; Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid knowledge of financial and managerial accounting principles and the ability to apply such knowledge to budgetary and financial reporting activities.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices, preferably in public tax supported institutions.
• Experience working independently to analyze available information, draw conclusions and understandings, and present such conclusions effectively to senior management.
• Ability to perform detailed mathematical computations.
• Ability to independently investigate and solve problems within established parameters.
• Ability to provide exceptional internal customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including Google Suite.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve in a leadership role to others.
• Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines.

Competencies:

• Customer focus
  
  
• Action oriented
  
  
• Values differences
  
  
• Self-development
  
  

• Compassion
  
  
• Cultivates innovation
  
  
• Optimizes work processes
  
  
• Ensures accountability
  
  

• Collaborates
  
  
• Interpersonal savvy
  
  
• Communicates effectively
  
  
• Instills trust
  
  

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

Start Date - This position reports to the Controller.

Hours - This position is a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per work week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.

Salary - Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2024/2025 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Application Materials - Along with your completed applications, please upload a resume. Education will be formally verified prior to offer.

Interviews - Selected candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position within a few weeks after position closes.

EEO/AA: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.