Accounting Analyst

Position Summary

The Accounting Analyst performs and / or coordinates strategic, broad-impact financial analysis, reporting, and systems development for institutional activity at SFCC.

The Accounting Analyst has involvement with the development and delivery of financial and business training programs as appropriate.

This role may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement as determined by the Accounting Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes financial information from all components of the finance department, and develops integrated revenue / expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.

Communicates with Finance and Budget Office on budget compliance issues.

Performs regular reconciliation and analysis of general ledger balances, provides reports and identifies balance abnormalities as needed.

Performs expenditure pre-audit to ensure consistent reporting and adherence to federal and state financial reporting regulations and guidelines, and conformity with SFCC fiscal policies and procedures.

Collaborates with supervisor and other departments to perform research and testing of financial transactions in Workday and propose enhancements and upgrades to financial information and / or systems.

Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal controls and financial reporting systems and procedures for the Finance Office.

Assists supervisor in providing technical Workday support for SFCC.

Designs, develops and implements finance related training for SFCC finance staff and SFCC employees

Reviews, reconciles and files monthly reports with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board.

Serves as liaison with other departments in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational issues.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and college financial policies and procedures.

Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and / or accounting applications.

Knowledge of standard and / or fund accounting principles, methods, and applications.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and / or projections.

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.

Account balancing and reconciling skills.

Ability to set up and maintain financial accounts and ledgers.

Working knowledge of financial software tools to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports, statements, and / or projections.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 18 credit hours in accounting

Two years’ experience in an accounting or finance position

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Workday Finance ERP

Higher Education or government experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions :

The work is typically performed in an office setting.

The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

Repetitive hand motion and prolonged use of a computer.

Work Hours : Typically, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after-hours and / or weekends.

Best Consideration Date : 08 / 26 / 2024

Instructions to Applicants

Please add these documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application

Resume

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification :

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check.

Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.

Additional Comments to Applicants :

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting.

Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example : 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.

Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting.

ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Number of pages of application material will not negatively / positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement :

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff.

Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued.

At the heart of SFCC’s mission Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be.

A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated.

Come join our community!

EEO Statement :

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.