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Director of Accounting Services and Grants

Employer: Johnson County Community College
Location: Overland Park Main Campus

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts, Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Community College

Job Details
Organization

Job Details

Job no: 494078
Work type: Full-time Salaried
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Professional

Posting Job Title

Director of Accounting Services and Grants

Department

Operations

Position Type

Full-time Salaried

Number of openings

Job Summary

The Director of Accounting Services and Grants is responsible for the supervision and leadership of the Accounting Services, Grants Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payable departments of the College.

In addition to supervision and leadership of staff, job duties include preparation and review of general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations, coordination of monthly and year-end financial reporting, implementation of effective systems of internal controls, and completion of the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit. The Director also assists with the College’s banking and treasury management functions.

The Director should ensure that staff utilize College information systems effectively to provide a high level of service to the campus community. The Director must also develop and maintain a high level of expertise in College policies and procedures as well as applicable federal and state regulations.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director is critical to the financial operations of the College.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting
Five years of experience in public or private industry accounting functions
Supervisory experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
Certified Public Accountant certification

Experience in a Higher Education setting

Required application documents

Resume

Cover letter

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Hours per Week

Work Hours/Days

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Salary Grade Level

LVL18

Salary

Competitive rate of pay

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College welcomes the application of any qualified candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 17 Jun 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2021 Central Daylight Time

Organization

Working at Johnson County Community College

With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges.

JCCC offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities that ensure admittance to specific programs such as business, engineering and education. JCCC students are able to begin their first two years of a four-year degree program here and complete that degree on schedule.

In addition, more than 50 one- and two-year career and certificate programs prepare students to enter the job market in high-employment fields. The college maintains extensive student support services such as computer labs, math labs, a writing center and a learning center.

JCCC’s continuing education program is the largest, most comprehensive in the Kansas City area. Through the Center for Business and Technology, participants can take courses in management and computer application or seminars and workshops that lead to professional certification and licensure. Personal enrichment classes, on topics ranging from gardening to money management, are also offered, while nationally and internationally performing and visual artists appear in the performance spaces and Gallery of Art in JCCC’s Carlsen Center.

The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. There are 18 major buildings on campus. Currently under construction are the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.

JCCC’s full-time faculty and staff numbers about 875. Another 1,800 people work as adjunct faculty or part-time staff. Most faculty members have master’s degrees, and many have or are earning doctorates.

JCCC returns about $2.70 to the community for every tax dollar it collects. The college's total tangible economic impact on the community is more than $182 million annually.

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