Accounting Officer Intermediate - Accounting Officer; Unlimited

Position: Accounting Officer Intermediate - Accounting Officer (Unlimited, Full-time)
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* Working Title:

** Accounting Officer Intermediate - Accounting Officer (Unlimited, Full-time)
** Institution:
** Minneapolis Community and Technical College
** Classification

Title:

** Accounting Officer Inter
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
** City:
** Minneapolis
* * FLSA:
** Non Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Classified - Unlimited
** Salary Range:**$26.43 - $38.55
** Job Description
** Accounting Officer performs accounting functions associated with payroll allocation; maintains large state-federal or state-county fiscal accounts in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as federal, state and Minnesota State policies; prepares complex budgets and financial reports to meet institutional and department needs and objectives; assist the development of procedures and policies for the work involved; provides leadwork for Accounting professional and para-professional employees.

Highly technical reconciliation skills and extensive knowledge of payroll accounting and budgeting practices to ensure that all transactions are accurately processed in a timely manner. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Provide guidance and assistance to accounts payable, procurement, accounts receivable, and reconciliation employees related to reviewing work, providing direction, and training as needed.
* Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training for individuals or groups in the areas of college and system accounting structure, policies and procedures, grant procedures and guidelines, and internal controls.
* Perform payroll accounting duties that rely on a foundational understanding of organizational structure, standard pay by position, costing allocations, reports (including IPEDS and Minnesota State Cost Study), and budget structure.
* Establish and maintain various accounting systems to ensure effective and efficient budget management by comparing long- and short-range activity program recommendations; analyzing, developing and implementing accounting office procedures; conducting financial analysis for economical distribution or redistribution of resources; and planning and implementing computerized fiscal service systems.
* Perform accounting work for GEN, REV, and ENT funds. This work includes reconciliation, billing, and other duties as assigned.
* Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner, including audit preparations and research so that all operations are successfully completed.
** Salary Range:
** Accounting Office Intermediate: $26.43 - $38.55 hourly / $55,186 - $80,492 annually.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** One (1) year of experience using or querying a complex accounting system, including compiling data and running reports.
* Demonstrated ability to prepare and present financial data and reports in a professional, timely, and effective manner.
* Arithmetic and mathematics skills sufficient to compute totals, averages and percentages of numerical data and check or reconcile data.
* Strong skills in designing, analyzing and organizing complex spreadsheets and databases. This should include building and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases.
* Excellent written, verbal and customer related skills sufficient to provide courteous and efficient service and communicate effectively with internal and external customers, explain policies and procedures; address complaints; as well as construct professionally written business letters and emails.
* Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.
** Preferred Qualification
*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) including payroll, budgeting, and accounting.
* Experience working in a higher education environment.
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