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About LCCC

Work Schedule: Full-time

Annual Salary: $43,212 - $60,057

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, proper accounting for all financial activity of the college in an effective and efficient manner to ensure compliance with all accounting practices and financial reporting requirements and guidelines, and all federal and state reporting requirements. Provide information to assist the administration in decision-making process and the effective allocation and use of college resources, and assist faculty and staff in understanding the financial operation of the college. Primary areas of responsibility include grants, banner financial system, College budget, and special projects. The Assistant Controller will participate as a member of the college administrative team by assisting in all areas encompassed under financial operations. Directly responsible to the Vice President/Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively manages and supervises the grants manager.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the budget, Banner system, and general ledger.
• Ensures that all staff is adequately trained so as to provide continuation of necessary financial operations.
• Reviews all general journal entries pertaining to grants, and special projects.
• Coordinates preparation of year-end audit schedules for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for monthly closing of general ledger.
• Responsible for preparation of sponsor billings.
• Responsible for plant fund accounting, including maintenance of fixed assets and depreciation ledgers.
• Understands all required financial information relative to special and regular state and federal grants.
• Serves as the lead person for the Finance module of SCT Banner software system.
• Provides leadership and support in Banner related issues, including the preparation of financial reports and financial analysis.
• Oversees month-end closing and year-end closing process.
• Responsible for the maintenance of proper systems and procedures of internal control to assure accurate accounting of financial information and to ensure appropriate budgetary control.
• Responsible for the integrity of the college financial records.
• Provides accurate, timely, and useful internal and external financial reporting.
• Maintains a firm understanding of the PA Department of Education funding requirements.
• Provides leadership and assistance to other college departments and staff as it pertains to all financial and accounting functions.
• Interacts with banks, auditors, governmental agencies, and other college departments on matters of accounting and finance.
• Stays current and implements new pronouncements of accounting standards and other regulatory issues affecting accounting, financial reporting and governmental funding and audit issues.
• Responsible for auxiliary services - bookstore, vending, and college cafeteria.
• Develops and maintains an operations manual for this position.
• Carries out special projects as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business management from an accredited college or university required. Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant license preferred. Five years of progressive experience in an accounting and business management capacity. Higher education and/or government and not-for profit experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office products. Experience with enterprise software required, preferably SCT Banner. Applicant must have sufficient experience and background in financial reporting and accounting to be able to supervise and manage all functions within the department of financial operations. Must possess good communication skills to deal with both internal and external constituencies. Must be able to set priorities, plan work, and work independently. Must be detail oriented and able to enforce policies and procedures. Must be able to independently research state and federal purchasing and accounting issues to apply results of findings to actual situations. Proficient in usage of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

If interested, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the Human Resources Office by 5 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008.

10/2008