Posting Details

Position Information

Position TitleAccountantRequisition NumberSCA00357General Description

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records to ensure all grant funds are consistent with audit standards. This position provides accounting support for College and Foundation grant funds, assistance in the grant closing process, and general ledger account analysis, while ensuring compliance with internal control systems.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records of all grant funds consistent with audit standards.

• Perform grant accounting functions in accordance with GASB standards and coordinate budgets with grant coordinator.

• Perform variety of financial analysis on an as needed basis.

• Monitor and audit travel reimbursement, settlement forms, Septa key/cards log sheets/settlements, credit card expenses and purchase orders.

• Perform general ledger account analysis.

• Perform labor redistributions.

• Perform fringe benefits calculations and journal entries, including adjustments resulting from redistributions.

• Responsible for processing grant disbursements check requests, invoices and journal entries including scan and index for Banner Document Imaging System upload.

• Assist in grant closing process, including salary accruals and accruals of other expenditures; monitor for reversals.

• Provide support with inventorying equipment items purchased for grants according to the Funding Agency guidelines.

• Provide accounting support for College and Foundation grant funds.

• Ensure compliance with internal control system associated with area of responsibility.

• Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.

• Responsible for coordination of data collection and input of data for Federal Labor Effort Reporting.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree with a concentration or certificate in Accounting preferred. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

• Two (2) years of accounting work experience required.

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail required.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload required.

• Good communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to interact with different departments required.

• Strong computer proficiency in computerized accounting systems required.

• Strong computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel required.

• Experience utilizing an enterprise-wide information system required.

• Demonstrated ability to perform problem-solving tasks through detailed analysis of financial transactions with minimal direction required.

• Ability to maintain sensitivity, respect and understanding for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration or certificate in Accounting preferred.

• Banner, Argos and Tableau reporting tool experience preferred.

Work LocationMain CampusBenefitsSpecial Instructions to Applicants

*Interested persons should complete an online application.

*Cover letter of interest and resume REQUIRED.

*Names and contact information of 3 professional references OPTIONAL.

Review of applications will commence on September 20, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Community College of Philadelphia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Equal Access Employer. The College encourages applications from individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Salary Grade or RankIISalary RangeSalary commensurate with relevant work experienceJob Posting Open Date09/06/2019Job Posting Close DateType of PositionAdministratorJob CategoryEmployment Status Full-TimeSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
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   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • The Chronicle
   • Veterans Job Fair
   • Professional & Tchnology Diversity Career Fair
   • Al Dia - Diversity Career Fair
   • Community College of Philadelphia Website
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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   • High School/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctorate
   • Other
4. * Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree with a concentration or certificate in Accounting?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have two (2) years of accounting work experience?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have experience utilizing an enterprise-wide information system?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have experience utilizing Banner, Argos and Tableau reporting tools?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. References