Staff Accountant (Looking to Fill Immediately) Reposted

Posting Details

Position Summary Information

Position Title Staff Accountant (Looking to Fill Immediately) Reposted Position Type Full Time Regular Annual Schedule 12 months Expected Work Schedule Standard Anticipated Days Monday - Friday Anticipated Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Hours per Week 40 Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus Job Description Summary

This position, under the general supervision of the Assistant Controller, performs staff accountant duties such as account analysis and reconciliation, transaction review, unclaimed property reporting, and other accounting duties.

Duties

1. Reviews expense items for State, County and Institutional funds and issues payments on a weekly basis.

2. Ensures cash availability before release of checks, reviews vouchers for accuracy and compliance, uploads positive pay files, and processes check voids, stop payments, and reissues.

3. Enters ACH's and wires for daily deposit requests and refund transmittals to third party refund processor.

4. Prepares Foundation reimbursement requests, payroll remittance checks, student refunds, and financial aid checks as requested in a timely manner.

5. Maintains vendor W-9 forms, reviews expense items for sales and use tax and 1099 compliance and prepares monthly sales and use tax payable check requests.

6. Performs account analysis and reconciliations to include agency scholarships and accounts payable reconciliations.

7. Reviews unreconciled payments, contacts payee to confirm receipt of payment, and minimizes the number of payments that must be escheated. Submits annual escheat report by the required deadline.

8. Works closely with purchasing and other Business Office staff to communicate issues and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy of general ledger and compliance with college, state, and federal policies.

9. Assists with preparation of financial statements through preparation of prepaid and accrual lead sheets and associated audit documentation.

10. Assists in internal control over financial reporting and compliance through the EAGLE Framework.

11. Supports Controller and Assistant Controller with research and projects.

12. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.

13. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

1. Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

2. Must have two years of full-time or equivalent accounts payable, accounting or auditing work experience.

3. Must have experience ensuring compliance with tax reporting and institutional policies.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with financial systems such as Colleague.

2. Work experience in higher education, governmental, or non-profit organizations.

3. Advanced Excel experience.

4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Should:

1. Read the following before submitting the Application:

• Application Selection Process
• Technical Support Tips

2. Upload Required Documents:

• When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.

• Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

• 10,000 curriculum students
• 14,000 continuing education students
• 1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

• 71 degrees
• 30 diplomas
• 122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) Start Date Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $56,988 Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)

Questions

A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• A-B Tech's Current Employee

• A-B Tech's Former Employee

• A-B Tech's Job Board

• A-B Tech's Job vacancy via e-mail

• A-B Tech's Website

• Family Member or friend

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Historically Hispanic Colleges and Universities

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Mountain Xpress

• North Carolina Works

• North Carolina Community College System Job Board

• Other

• Western North Carolina (Human Resources Association)

• Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.

• Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Applicant, it is important that you read the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not, you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement. Did you read and understand the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" in its entirety?

• Yes

• No

• • Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirements and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement?

• Yes

• No

• • If an unofficial transcript is required for this position, it must be attached to your application or otherwise your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application?

• Yes

• No

• Transcript is not required for this job

• • Minimum 1: Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 2: Do you have two years of full-time or equivalent accounts payable, accounting or auditing work experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 3: Do you have experience ensuring compliance with tax reporting and institutional policies?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 1: Do you have experience with financial systems such as Colleague?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 2: Do you have work experience in higher education, governmental, or non-profit organizations?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 3: Do you have advanced Excel experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 4: Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Veterans Preference, if applicable
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 2