STAFF ACCOUNTANT in Astoria, Oregon at Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the Business Office in the day-to-day operations, which include, but not limited to preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, maintaining financial records, various reports, meeting data compliance standards and other related financial duties under supervision of the Chief Financial Officer. Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems and provide training. The Staff Accountant will need to know and apply accounting theory and principles, and ensure observance of professional standards and State rules including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, Higher Education Accounting Standards, Clatsop Community College’s policies, procedures, and other regulations and guidance. The successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; two to five years related experience and/or training; in payroll, grant accounting, preparing financial reports and analyzing financial data, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (GAAP). Must be highly skilled in the use of Excel worksheets. Demonstrated ability in problem solving, documentation, research and resolution, data analysis multi-tasking, and time management. High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, well organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Function as a team member, work independently, and exercise sound judgment. Ability to learn quickly the financial structure, financial procedures and systems of the college.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of tangible variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Windows environment. Ability to operate a computer, typewriter, calculator, facsimile, copier and other standard office equipment.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Other Demands:

Incumbent must have strong attention to detail and follow-through skills. And the ability to understand the importance of and uphold confidentiality regarding records. Employee will also need good organizational and communication skills. And at all times have a high degree of interpersonal skills and confidentiality.

Requirements for consideration of employment:

If you are unable to upload the required documents, please contact Human Resources (hr@clatsopcc.edu).

Only complete application packets will be reviewed.

NOTE:

Applicants are required to provide written notification to Clatsop Community College (CCC) within five (5) business days of any changes to the information submitted in their application, resume, or disclosed during interviews.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to establish veteran preference, please upload completed Form DD214 (per OAR 839-006-0445 and OAR 839-006-0450(3)) in Other Documents area. If you wish to be considered for Disabled Veteran's Preference, please upload your DD215.

This position is not remote and requires the successful candidate to work on campus. Applicants must be available to perform their duties in person as part of the on-site team.