St Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Business Services SITE: DO

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P GRADE: B

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides professional accounting support in the college Business Services operations department including maintenance and balancing of the general ledger accounts of the college, cash and treasury management, internal controls, training and maintenance of the automated financial system, and preparation of financial reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists the Director of Accounting Services in directing and supervising the financial and business affairs of the college

· Serves as the PeopleSoft Financial Systems Lead for the department

· Assists in the coordination and the activities of the general accounting area and evaluates the performance of assigned staff

· Assists the Director of Accounting Services in ensuring college compliance with the State accounting and reporting directives and GASB reporting requirements

· Participates in the reconciliation of all college bank accounts

· Assists in the preparation of the annual financial report, cost analysis report, pre-audit functions and other accounting projects as required

· Performs or oversees the maintenance of accounting journals, ledgers, records and financial system chartfield additions or changes

· Coordinates the monthly and year end closing of the college books including accrual adjustments, analysis of accounts and closing entries

· Provides the Director and Associate Vice President with reports, analysis, and data as required

· Maintains viable internal controls and balances for the college funds as required by law

· Assists the Director in coordinating the annual audit by the State of Florida Auditor General’s audit staff

· Assists with the coordination and provision of fiscal rules, procedures, internal controls and end-user training on the financial system to college staff

· Performs related duties as required

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA preferred. Prefer experience with the functional and/or technical requirements of financial enterprise systems (PeopleSoft preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in higher education or public accounting

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of fund accounting, business, budget and financial processes and practices. Planning/organizational skills. Research and analytical skills. Proficiency in use of personal computer software and financial database software. Interpersonal/human relations skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Commitment to excellent customer service. Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity. Ability to function independently, with appropriate initiative, creativity, and attention to detail. Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Revised: 03/2009