Austin Community College Hiring for Accounting Technician Job at Austin, TX Full Time

Austin Community College (ACC) is seeking qualified interested applicants. To be considered for this position, interested applicants must also submit an ACC Employment Application from the College website at: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Service-Center/Technician–Accounting_R-1050

This position reports to the Accounting Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform various technical accounting activities as assigned and provide assistance to other members of the Business Services team as required.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks ​

1) Assists staff, students and vendors with accounting related issues.
2) Works with sponsorship letters and purchase orders that are received via fax, interoffice, email or mail.
3) Prepares the employee voucher, exemption and waiver reports.
4) Promptly processes the employee vouchers.
5) Gathers data to develop, verify and edit various accounting reports.
6) Prepares, analyzes, and compiles worksheets, balances, and accounts.
7) Processes billings for sponsors, auxiliary accounts, and verifies sponsor agreements, waivers, and exemptions.
8) Researches banking or billing transactions for accuracy utilizing on-line resources to resolve discrepancies.
9) Performs reconciliation activities by monitoring accounts, preparing and processing journal entries to clear reconciling items.
10) Audits invoices for accuracy.
11) Serves as a liaison with vendors, internal and external business partners, and other stakeholders.
12) Researches inquiries about invoices, general ledger entries, or other matters.
13) Assists with audits and special projects as required.
14) Participates in closing the books on a monthly and annual basis.
15) Scans, e-files, and retrieves documents in the records management system.
16) May train other staff members and test accounting software.

17) Assists with Treasury-related tasks and provides cash position updates.18) Processes transactions from various funding sources using file uploads into Colleague, Workday, and other repositories.19) Coordinates and executes financial transactions and activities, such as bill payment, invoicing, payroll, etc.20) Liaises with and responds to inquiries from business partners, customers, or other stakeholders.21)Assist with the audit process by providing information and data as requested.22) Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge ​

* General accounting processes, procedures, and standards.
* Spreadsheet software applications.
* Basic auditing processes and procedures.

Skills ​

* Maintaining an established work schedule.
* Interacting with diverse stakeholders using effective interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
* Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
* Analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
* Uses critical thinking skills to resolve problems and identify workable solutions.
* Flexibility to adapt to new deadlines, changing schedules, priorities, and unpredictable events.

Technology Skills ​

* Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
* Use automated financial systems.

Required Work Experience

* Two years related work experience.

Required Education ​

* Associate degree or higher in Accounting or Business with accounting coursework.

Four years of related work experience may substitute for this education requirement. Applicants who substitute work experience to meet the education requirement must use additional related work experience to meet the years of “Required Work Experience” for this position. Please note that the college reserves the right to amend these terms of substitution at any time.

Physical Requirements ​

* Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
* Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
* Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.

Safety

* Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

ACC is committed to the ongoing systemic changes needed to ensure the increased recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion of historically underserved and under represented populations. Through continual strategic community engagement and professional development of administrators, faculty, staff, and students, the college demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture and climate for equitable outcomes.

As an open access and low-cost institution, ACC is proud to serve a diverse student body. Dedicated faculty members are excellent professors who help students achieve their educational goals and are sensitive to the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds of our students. In 2017 our faculty adopted a Statement of ACC Faculty Values. This Statement affirms that ACC’s faculty members value collaboration, service, agency, scholarship, inclusion, and teaching, all of which attest to our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our mission.

Austin Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,982.00 – $48,545.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All who come to Austin Community College campuses and centers will be required to follow new Health & Safety Protocols: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/health-and-safety-protocols

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78754: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location