Completes assigned accounting activities related to accounts
receivable, accounts payable, cash management, revenue, expenses,
grants, contracts, restricted funds, and other financial
functions.
Analyzes financial transactions and account activity to
determine accurate and appropriate accounting treatment and
recording in accordance with applicable accounting principles and
policies.
Reviews financial records to identify errors, unusual
transactions, variances, discrepancies, and other accounting
issues.
Researches and resolves accounting discrepancies,
irregularities, and other issues by analyzing underlying financial
activity and applying appropriate accounting principles and
procedures.
Schedules, reviews, and analyzes department ledger accounting
entry details to ensure accuracy, monitor variances, evaluate
financial activity, and resolve discrepancies.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare monthly,
quarterly, and/or annual internal and external financial reports,
statements, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Participates in monthly, quarterly, annual, and fiscal year end
closing activities.
Supports the management of budget and forecast activities by
analyzing financial information and identifying variances and
trends.
May prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and other detailed
calculations related to college contracts, grants, and
programs.
Reviews accounts payable transactions and expense items,
including purchase orders, invoices, and/or credit memos related to
vendor transactions, to ensure accuracy, appropriate accounting
treatment, and compliance with applicable policies and
procedures.
Evaluates financial activity and accounting practices to ensure
compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and
accounting standards and to maintain the integrity of financial
data.
Provides accounting information and guidance to internal and
external constituencies requiring the use of professional judgement
and interpretation of accounting principles, policies, rules, and
procedures.
May assist with various areas of fiscal audits, including
analyzing and preparing work papers, reconciliations, reports, and
supporting documentation.
Collects and analyzes financial information to evaluate the
efficient use of resources and procedures, identify financial
issues, and recommend appropriate solutions and improvements.
Utilizes Workday and other related systems and reporting tools
to process, review, reconcile, analyze, and report financial
information.
Participates in the evaluation and improvement of accounting
practices, procedures, internal controls, reports, financial
processes, and financial system functionality.
Interprets and applies established accounting principles,
procedures, and applicable requirements to assigned financial
activities and varying financial circumstances.
Performs ad hoc financial data compilation and analysis as
needed.
Keeps a record of operating procedures and may share position
specific knowledge, including use of collegewide ERP and related
system processes, by providing guidance on standard operations and
established departmental procedures as needed.
Provides service to the college through participation in
events, committees, and other college activities.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures,
guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees,
including but not limited to those related to document retention
and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of
records and other sensitive information according to appropriate
state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and
procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed,
accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a
closely related field or an associate’s degree in accounting,
finance, or a closely related field with two (2) years of
professional accounting experience.
Preferred: Experience in governmental accounting, higher
education accounting, grant accounting, and/or financial aid
accounting. Experience working in and utilizing Workday.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be
conducted.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural
environment.
- Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive,
able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid
growth environment.
- Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze
information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures,
collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts,
identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the
interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop
recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select
appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
- Communication – able to effectively communicate in a
professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using
preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
- Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned,
sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review
and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and
other factors.
- Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously
to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience
and persistence when helping students with little or no computer
skills.
- Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to
detail.
- Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism,
civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related
actions.
- Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate,
manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to
swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action,
and apply the appropriate response.
- Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule,
and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or
ahead of established time frames.
- Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues,
determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and
following through with implementing resolutions.
- Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level
of interactive service to others, building relationships and
addressing identified needs.
- Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed
established targets.
- Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of
Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
- Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated
team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative
relationships with all levels within and external to the
organization.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS),
please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be
affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your
current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed
ineligible depending upon the date of your
retirement.
Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and
educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member
of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied
the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college
program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national
origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status,
gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status.
This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to
the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission,
applicants for employment, and the general public.
sfcollege.edu/eaeo
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about
discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual
harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed
to:
equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not
to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible
veterans and spouses of veterans.
