Accountant

Pasadena City College


Salary
$58,620.12 - $64,628.76 Annually

Location
Pasadena, CA

Job Type
Full-Time

Department
Business & Administrative Services

Job Number
01321

Division
Fiscal Services

Closing
10/29/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Probationary Period
One Year

Work Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Salary Schedule/Range
CFT-46

DESCRIPTION

This position is a grant funded. Funded from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
Effective start date: January 4, 2022

Under direction, performs professional level accounting and budget-related duties for the District and specially funded projects such as, but not limited to, grants.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1.Reviews journal entries to post and adjust entries to subsidiary ledgers and general ledgers. (E)
2.Develops tables and accounting journals to assign entries to proper accounts. (E)
3.Prepares financial statements, budget reports, and other financial reports. (E)
4.Reviews financial records to account for discrepancies and reconcile differences. (E)
5.Conducts audits of expenditure transactions. (E)
6.Analyzes financial data, accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. (E)
7.Analyzes the operations, trends, costs, expenditures, financial commitments, and obligations for the area under responsibility to project future expenses and inform the development of budgets. (E)
8.Develops budgets to account for actual variances and inter-period or comparative variances. (E)
9.Reviews budget transfer requests by departments to ensure compliance with the Budget and Accounting Manual and budget availability. (E)
10.Monitors position control reporting or system to track permanent employees, vacant positions, and requests for new positions. (E)
11.Prepares forms and manuals for the accounting department.
12.File budgetary and accounting information and records.
13.Develops billing statements for project-based agencies.
14.Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.An Associate's Degree, or higher, in Accounting, or a related field such as Finance
2.Three (3) years of experience in accounting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES -May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
1.Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2.California Community College Budget and Accounting Manual (CCCBAM)
3.Enterprise resources application software (ERP)
4.General office software and equipment
5.Governmental accounting and budget principles

SKILL TO:
1.Apply knowledge of GAAP, CCCBAM, to ensure that accounting and budget functions are accurate and comply with established procedures and regulations.
2.Use ERP software to retrieve data of District financial accounts, review transactions, and develop reports.
3.Use general office software and equipment to communicate with District staff, external stakeholders, develop reports, create presentations, aggregate data, and develop forecasting models.

ABILITY TO:
1.Ensure effective customer service with all accounting-based interactions.
2.Effectively select accurate mathematical methods or formulas to solve accounting issues.
3.Effectively ensure that all accounting and budget-related transactions comply with District, Federal, State, and Local regulations.
4.Maintain confidentiality of budgetary and personal information and records.
5.Maintain up to date with District, Federal, State, and Local regulations governing fiscal accounting.
6.Ensure the accuracy of accounting transactions and forecasting analysis.
7.Deal with pressure and tight deadlines in an effective manner
8.Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to convey information accurately, record information, discuss and resolve accounting discrepancies, and develop financial reports.
9.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and external stakeholders to address all accounting and budgeting issues.
10.Effectively research, read, interpret and apply Federal, State, and Local regulations.
11.Effectively work in a multiethnic environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT -Activities and environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The position will continuously (5.6 hours - 8 hours) be required to exhibit the ability to communicate, sit, use sight, and fine manipulation to operate a computer and office equipment to retrieve data, resolve accounting discrepancies, prepare reports, and perform accounting functions.

The position will seldom (30 minutes or less) be required to walk to a variety of District locations to conduct meetings with District staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Continuously (5.6 hours - 8 hours) work in an indoor office environment within a moderate temperature and have contact with customers, end users, and the general public

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.

The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.

While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.

Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide here:https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide

All materials listed below are required for your application packet to be considered complete:

1.Resume
2.Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ABOUT US

Established in 1924, Pasadena City College, (PCC), has been serving the West San Gabriel Valley for 96years. PCC enrolls more than 29,500 students each semester and offers 107 academic degree programs and 72 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to its students. PCC serves one of the most culturally diverse student populations in the nation. The College sets the stage for preparing students to meet the demands of a changing world. Building relationships with community partners provides opportunities for PCC faculty and its students to engage in opportunities not often available to students in other areas.

The main college campus occupies a 53-acre site, while the Foothill Community Education Center and Child Development Center are located in separate nearby off-campus facilities. Due to the geographic size of the District, PCC has two additional satellite sites - the Rosemead Center and its newest site, PCC Northwest at John Muir High School. For more information, go to www.pasadena.edu.

OUR STRENGTHS

PCC has many institutional strengths that distinguish it among its peers, both in the state and across the nation.Among them are:

A highly multicultural student body:

47% Latino/a/x

4% Black/African American

27% Asian

4% Two of More Races

15% White

3% Unknown/Other

Annually, at 49%, the College achieves recognition for one of the highest rates for transfer degrees to baccalaureate level institutions, both in California and across the nation. Additionally, PCC boasts a 52% bachelor's degree attainment rate for Pasadena graduates who transfer to a four-year university, compared to 42% nationally. The College is well known for national mathematics and forensic honors, as well as its extensive study abroad opportunities.

PCC was once again named one of ten national finalists for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, widely recognized as the nation's premier honor for two-year colleges. The Aspen Prize recognizes institutions for their outstanding outcomes in four areas: student learning; certificate and degree completion; employment and earnings; and high levels of access and success for minority and low-income students.

PCC is ranked by the Military Times as the top community college in California for military veterans, and the College is similarly ranked among the top community colleges in the nation. The PCC Courier, the student newspaper, is a perennial award winner

Twelve students are elected annually by the PCC Associated Students to represent and advocate on behalf of the student body. There are 80 student clubs and organizations representing the interests of a culturally diverse student population.

In February 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of School and Colleges reaffirmed PCC's status as a fully accredited institution. For more information, go to www.pasadena.edu

OUR MISSION

Pasadena City College is an equity-minded learning community dedicated to enriching students' academic, personal, and professional lives through an array of degree and certificate programs, campus engagement, and customized student support.

A Passion for Learning — We recognize that each one of us will always be a member of the community of learners.

A Commitment to Integrity — We recognize that ethical behavior is a personal, institutional and societal responsibility.

An Appreciation for Diversity — We recognize that a diverse community of learners enriches our educational environment.

A Respect for Collegiality — We recognize that it takes the talents, skills and efforts of the entire campus community, as well as the participation of the broader community, to support our students in their pursuit of learning.

A Recognition of Our Heritage — We recognize that we draw upon the College's long-standing tradition of excellence to offer innovative services to our students and communities.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.

As a condition of employment, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by the date of employment.

Pasadena Area Community College District will notsponsor any visa applications.

Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.

The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.

Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).

The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.

An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer



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