Edison State College is a vibrant, open-door, baccalaureate degree granting public organization dedicated to educational excellence. At Edison, learning is a creative enterprise designed to encourage each student’s independence, intellectual gifts and thirst for knowledge. Our dedicated faculty teach from the heart, in a caring environment that fosters a sense of adventure, collaboration and respect for others. Located on the gulf coast in southwest Florida, Edison was established in 1962, and is the area’s oldest and fastest growing state college.
DESCRIPTION: This is responsible paraprofessional accounting work in support of one or a combination of the accounts payable, accounts receivable or auxiliary services functions of the Finance Department.
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares routine and detailed departmental fiscal reports.
Responds to inquiries from vendors and staff via email and by telephone; sorts mail to ensure important information is obtained.
Researches assigned projects, analyzes results, and provides detailed reports of findings.
Assists in detailed and comprehensive audits of financial operations.
Assists in the annual physical inventory process.
Auxiliary Services
Reviews all vendor profit & loss statements and works with all auxiliary vendors to ensure timely and accurate commission payments to ensure contract compliance.
Processes all Connect Card transactions, reconciles the CBORD system daily, weekly, monthly and annually and prepares financial reports of the CSGold system.
Researches and makes recommendations in the resolution of student account issues with regards to CBORD.
Manages the Pay for Print and Administrative Printing areas of Auxiliary Services.
Processes charge backs and reconciles Pay for Print and Administrative Printing for the district.
Works with students, Connect Card patrons and departments to resolve issues.
Generates billing invoices for all facility rental contracts district-wide, monitors accounts receivable and ensures compliance with College Operating Procedure.
Prepares invoices and reconciles payables and receivables between the college and the Edison State College Financing Corporation in regard to student housing.
Prepares monthly student housing financial reports.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. An employee with a disability is encouraged to contact the Human Resources Office to evaluate the job in greater detail in order to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and one (1) year of full time work experience in accounting. Appropriate professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated experience using a personal computer, electronic mail and office software such as MS Office, to include demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Demonstrated ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Experience using SunGard SCT Banner.
Critical Skills/Expertise
All employees are expected to:
• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s view of the world, personalities and working styles.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve
common goals; successfully communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make
recommendations for improvement.
Work Conditions/Physical Demands/Special Conditions
Physical: Routinely requires the ability to see, hear, and speak. Routinely requires
sitting, bending, stooping, walking. On occasion, incumbents may be required
to lift 20 or more pounds.
Environmental: Normal general office
Mental: Routinely requires the ability to interpret, analyze and perform critical
thinking skills necessary.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Fully complete the application form. All work history must be included on the application and all fields must be accurately and specifically completed.
Candidates must list ALL work experience which proves sufficient for meeting minimum qualifications of this position.
Unofficial transcripts MUST be uploaded to the applicant system. It is suggested that all documents be uploaded as PDF documents.
TRANSCRIPTS:
- Candidates must upload copies of ALL transcripts (need not be official at the time of application) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications of this position.
- Official transcripts for all coursework and degrees are required at the time of hire.
- Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bonafide U.S. evaluation service. The evaluation must be uploaded to the application.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents or changes cannot be made to your application once it has been submitted.
We regret that we are unable to accept faxed, emailed, mailed or hand delivered application materials outside the Edison online e-Jobs system.
A selection committee will review application packages and will select a limited number of qualified applicants for interview.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting will be required of the final candidate.
Edison State College is proud to be a tobacco-free organization.
Edison State College is committed to providing an educational and working environment free from discrimination and harassment. All programs, activities, employment and facilities of Edison State College are available to all on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran's status. The College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access, or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College's Equity Officer.
The College’s Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator is:
Ronald A. Dente, Jr.
Director, Human Resources/Assistant General Council
Royal Palm Hall N-120 – Lee Campus
8099 College Pkwy. SW
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
239-489-9293
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