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General Ledger Accountant – Painted Desert Campus – Holbrook

General Ledger Accountant – Painted Desert Campus – Holbrook

Non-Exempt, Level III
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Controller
Location: Painted Desert Campus, Holbrook, Arizona.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or business.
  • 5 years progressive accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Reporting.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparation of annual consolidated financial statements, including related reconciliation of accounts.
  • Assist in preparation of accounting analysis and management reports.
  • Assist in completing year end closing in the enterprise software system.
  • Assist in development of written accounting guidelines.
  • Maintain general ledger chart of accounts and communicate changes with users on a periodic basis.
  • Maintain accounting tables, fiscal calendar, chart of accounts and other maintenance needs in the enterprise software system.
  • Maintain cashier users in enterprise software system.
  • Analyzes, audits, and verifies transactions, both automated and non-automated, within various funds.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations, coordinates with campus/center personnel to resolve errors.
  • Prepare, review, approve and/or post journal entries.
  • Prepare, review and/or approve vendor requisitions for payments.
  • Enters daily revenue receipts using electronic deposit system.
  • Monitor operating cash balance and recommend liquidation of investments.
  • Coordinate with bank on transactions such as positive pay, stop payments, and check clearance.
  • Review accounts payable, student refunds and payroll check runs for accuracy.
  • Research accounting issues and determine proper handling of transaction.
  • Interpret accounting data, prepare reconciliations, analyze reports, and recommend action to be taken.
  • Assist with supervision of staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
  • Strong working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, direct and delegate.
  • Overtime and weekend work may be required.
  • Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend the English language sufficiently in order to read, understand and create written material, as well as verbal information.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to perform the tasks with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Sufficient physical dexterity to use a telephone, computer keyboard and other electronic equipment.
  • Critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hear and listen in the normal range (corrected), and speak and give general directs clearly.
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Required License/ Certification:
  • Valid Arizona driver's license.
Compensation: Initial annual salary range of $26,353.60 to $32,718.40 depending on education and experience.
Closing Date: August 16, 2010.
Position Availability: September 7, 2010
Position Questions:

Contact the Human Resources Department at (928) 524-7473 or e-mail
Application Information:
  • Forward cover letter (which outlines how you meet the qualifications listed above)
  • Résumé including dates of employment
  • Copies of transcripts with Degree(s) posted
  • A list of five current professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers
You may submit your application two ways:
  • By postal mail to:
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Northland Pioneer College                                                                                    Job application button
PO Box 610
Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610
  • By internet. Clicking on the "Submit Your Application Online" button to the right.
Please be sure to upload your documents as file attachments for all required
application materials. We accept PDF files and Word documents.
*** Please DO NOT COPY AND PASTE your application materials
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Submission of ALL required application materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required verification document upon hire.
Questions?
Contact Human Resources by phone at (928) 524-7473
or you can send them an e-mail.

Please DO NOT COPY AND PASTE your application materials into the e-mail link above.

Northland Pioneer College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. District grievance procedures will be followed for compliance with Title IX and Section 504 requirements. The Affirmative Action Compliance Officer is the Director of Human Resources, 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, AZ 86025, (928) 524-7471. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is the Coordinator of Disability Resources and Access, 1001 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901, (800) 266-7845. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.