Fiscal General Accountant

Description

As the State of Colorado's largest institution of higher education, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) consists of 13 colleges and over 38 locations across the state, educating approximately 125,000 students in academic year 2020. Our mission is to provide an accessible, responsive learning environment where our students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

If you answer "yes" to the following questions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in our Finance Department.

• Do you feel excited by the prospect of working with accountants of all levels, enabling you to learn and grow in your career?
• Are you someone who appreciates having tangible professional goals and the opportunity to end every day feeling accomplished?
• Do you want to be a part of a team where all members support one another to ensure accuracy and success in their work?

Please note that this position is listed as "open until filled," although we encourage applicants to apply as soon as they are able in order to receive more immediate consideration.

Examples of Duties

The Fiscal General Accountant provides expertise, analysis, and coordination of all payroll accounting information for the financial management of the Colorado Community College System Office. Additionally, this position records all accounts receivable transactions for the System office. They interact frequently with internal and external customers for the accounts receivable needs of the Lowry Conference Center.

The person in this position will

• Organize and maintain all bi-weekly, monthly, and off-cycle information including journal entries, checklists, and payroll to finance reconciliation reports.
• Run payroll redistributions for all colleges within our system and the System Office on a weekly basis and more frequently during fiscal year-end.
• Answer questions and provide support and feedback to the Central Payroll Office and college payroll personnel.
• Run bi-weekly and monthly payroll, processing jobs and encumbrance release processing for all colleges and the System Office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Relevant experience in the field may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of progressively responsible work experience in accounting or a related field.

Skills that Will Help you Succeed in this Role :

• Ability to perform standard functions for accounting-related needs in Access Databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to make ethical and sound professional judgment decisions.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.

Supplemental Information

Work Location/Travel Expectations

• Physical location: 9101 E Lowry Blvd Denver, CO 80230.
• Limited travel may occur for professional development/training opportunities as well as Finance team gatherings.

CCCS offers the option of alternative work arrangements (remote work/adjusted schedules). All employees' work must take place within the state of Colorado.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 23.5% Hispanic, 5.6% Black/African American, 3.8% Asian/Pacific Islander, 0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 53% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.