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Position Summary

Responsible for the analysis, research, and administration efforts as it relates to the business office functions of the college. This position performs highly skilled accounting work. The work is detailed and requires a high degree of accuracy in the review, posting and auditing of financial records; reconciliation of multiple accounts; conducting internal audits; and assisting with the preparation of budgets and financial reports to state and federal agencies.

Salary Schedule-C3

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in related fiscal matters as directed by the Director of Accounting including budget preparation, revisions, and amendments; review of program expenditures against objectives, goals, facilities administration, and compliance with laws, regulations and requirements.
• Monitors fiscal office activities and maintain records in compliance with policies and procedures of Federal, State, ACCS System, and college guidelines.
• Assists divisions with budgets, grant support and year-end closing procedures.
• Performs programmatic and cost analysis for senior management decision making and management inquiries.
• Assist with return of Title IV calculations, including appropriate adjustment of student records and preparation of communications to students concerning amounts owed the College or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Reconciles and resolve discrepancies with Business Office records with Financial Aid Office records.
• Reconcile with the general ledger, on a monthly basis, all areas of responsibility: cash, accounts payable, inventory, bookstore sales, outstanding purchase orders and requisitions, vendor statements, recurring accounts payable, etc.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepares external and internal reports as requested by management.
• Assist with compiling and disseminating program documents and files as requested by Federal, State, and Local agencies.
• Assist with reconciliations, drawdowns, and recording to the College's data management system.
• Assist with the preparation, submission, and closeout processes of Federal, State, and Local funded programs.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and delivery of training to college personnel for purchasing, accounts payable, inventory control, asset control, customer service, and other fiscal management.
• Attend training and professional development workshops and conferences in all related areas, some requiring overnight travel.
• Prepares external and internal reports as requested by the President and Dean of Finance.
• Cross-trains in other positions within the Finance and Administrative Services Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five years of advanced accounting-related work experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

4. Ability to work well under pressure.
5. Effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to handle multiple priorities. 1. Experience with Banner, Argos, and Touchnet.
2. Accounting related experience in a community college or other institution of higher education.
3. Experience in managing and monitoring budgets.

• Knowledge of computerized accounting software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, planning organizing and prioritizing with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
• Ability to function in an automated work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and inventories.
• Ability to train and provide work direction to others.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks.
• Ability to utilize a PC and related hardware and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans.