Chief Accountant | Community College of Rhode Island

HERC - New England
Providence, RI
Full-time
Part-time

About CCRI : The Community College of Rhode Island is New England's largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body.

To learn more about our employees' values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here . Job Summary : Reporting to the Associate Controller, the Chief Accountant oversees the proper functioning of financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, assists with fixed assets, supervises staff as needed, provides departmental support.

Duties and Responsibilities : Commitment to CCRI's Mission : Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.

Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment. Provide training to the many departments that supply information to the controller's office for processing.

Financial Reporting : Perform or coordinate all general ledger and related sub-ledger accounting activities of the College including but not limited to Confirming the proper functioning of the College's computerized finance system, including implementation, updates and improvements.

Ensuring the accuracy of all data input into the College's and third party computerized financial and other management systems.

Preparing or coordinating reconciliations and journal entries, such as accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications, needed to ensure that financial records are correct.

Preparing, assisting with and / or coordinating the preparation of schedules, analyses, projections, reports, financial statements, and tax returns as required.

Maintaining the agency trial balance and preparing budget entries. Identify reports needed by administration, faculty, students and staff that will facilitate decision making and monitor productivity.

Compliance : Responsible for following policies, procedural requirements, and meeting deadlines for internal and external stakeholders.

Review, assess, and audit compliance and controls. Assist in the preparation of accounting journal entries and supporting schedules for Subscription Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs), service agreements, and leases, to comply with GASB pronouncements.

Assist in the development, documentation, implementation, and improvement of financial policies and procedures. Manage record retention and maintenance, as needed.

Fixed Asset Administration : Assist in maintenance of fixed asset accounting. Perform physical inventory of fixed assets.

Staff Supervision : Supervise and monitor the performance of personnel assigned. Departmental Support : Account for federal, state, and third-party grant projects, including set-up, maintenance, billing, and close-out, as needed.

Prepare accounting entries, reconciliations, and other schedules for the College's operations, and auxiliary operations (dinning and bookstore), as needed.

Assist with payroll, adjustments, journal entries, and reconciliations, as needed. Handle banking duties, such as check disbursements, electronic payments, and cash reconciliations, as needed.

Attend in-service and other job-related trainings. Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Participate in departmental and cross-functional teams and special projects. Other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements : Minimum of three years' experience working for an organization with a complex, integrated, automated management information system with the ability to prepare and adjust trial balances and financial statements.

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as advanced working knowledge of Banner or similar ERP system required.

Strong interpersonal, communications, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and with teams in a deadline and detail-oriented environment.

Working Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals ( GAAP ). Competencies : Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Master's degree in Business Administration.

Familiarity with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards ( PCI ). Experience developing reports with ARGOS , COGNOS or similar reporting tool.

Experience with fixed asset accounting. Experience in a college or non-profit agency setting. Audit experience and familiarity with FASB / GASB accounting standards.

Campus Location : All Campuses - Initially the Warwick Campus Full-time / Part-time : Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicants : If attaching a resume complete with education history and / or employment history, please disregard these sections within the online application.

Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts. EEO Statement : CCRI prohibits students, employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors (collectively,

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