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San Mateo County Community College District

Senior Accounting Coordinator
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Position Number: 3313372
Location: San Bruno, CA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Senior Accounting Coordinator

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 20141320S
Department: Administrative Services SKY (DEPT)
Location: Skyline College
Position Number: 2C0209
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Months per Year: 12
If other, please specify:
Salary Range:
Note:
Min Salary: $76,404 (annual)
Max Salary: $97,620 (annual)
Position Type: Classified Positions

Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:
Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline Colleges Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentor-ship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position:
The Senior Accounting Coordinator performs paraprofessional accounting work at the lead level, responsible for the maintenance of full-charge and general ledger accounts and records, preparation of financial reports for special funded programs and other activities within the district, and the monitoring and analysis of accounting activities. Under general supervision, the position sets up and monitors detail accounting records, provides direction to other accounting staff, and performs a variety of complex accounting functions within the scope of the position. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving college and department staff for the purpose of exchanging technical information concerning the status of various accounts and projects. A moderate to high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to apply a variety of prescribed guidelines and accounting principles to resolve minor and major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in employee time and in money; however, supervisory controls and well-prescribed policies and procedures limit the risk of serious errors. The Senior Accounting Coordinator can lead the work of other staff and student assistants as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Exchanges information with department and college staff, outside and governmental agencies and students regarding a variety of issues related to budget, accounting records and reports, grants and other categorical funding, research information, reporting deadlines, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, year-end closing, and account balancing
Confers with staff regarding short- and long-range projects, timelines, formats and finance department services
Provides input into and recommends modifications to department procedures, forms, and workflow
Uses a database and a variety of computer software to enter, modify, research, retrieve and format data for financial, statistical and other documentation and reports
Plans changes to computer data records in connection with other accounting and management staff
Audits computer records for accuracy
Provides input to auditors
Provides technical information to staff on a variety of budget and accounting matters
Directs and coordinates the work of accounting clerical and other staff on special and regular projects as assigned
Composes correspondence, memoranda, procedures, and other written information
Sets up and maintains detailed full-charge bookkeeping and accounting records
Reviews various accounts to audit their current or overdue status
Ensures compliance to policy and procedures
Monitors payments due; audits accounting records of college staff
Sets liabilities and receivables; researches, prepares and submits claims to state, federal, and local agencies
Prepares, analyzes, and reviews estimates of revenues, expenditures, fund conditions, budgetary accounts and transfers
Enters monthly journal entries for revenue and expense control
Posts to general ledger from all sources
Reconciles bank and cash position to fund balances maintained by outside agencies
Analyzes and verifies financial reports, statements, accounts, and records of expenditures and revenues
Reconciles, records, and makes deposits to financial institutions and County Treasury
Maintains and reconciles cash balance with financial institutions, district, and County Treasury
Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in accounting or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Successful accounting clerical work experience of increasing responsibility that has included financial analysis and reporting such as for full charge bookkeeping
Skill in the creation and use of complex spreadsheets
Skill in the use of a database and other computer software for research and report formatting and preparation
Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication
Demonstrated skill in working effectively as part of a customer service team
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including skill in respectful communication

Physical Requirements:
This classification requires attention to and organization of detailed data; complex data comparison and analysis; drawing conclusions from assimilation of a variety of data; oral and written communication; sitting for long periods; individual to small group communication; manual dexterity; work under deadline pressure; good memory, tact, patience; adaptability and flexibility in order to perform the essential functions.

Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and terminology
Knowledge of the techniques commonly used in financial and statistical online and manual documentation and record keeping
Knowledge of fund accounting, budgetary and financial analysis, and research procedures
Skill in using a database and a variety of computer software to set up, track, maintain, and report on accounting and related financial data
Skill in training, leading, and coordinating the work of others
Skill in working accurately under deadline pressure
Skill in formatting and preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in respectful, tactful and sensitive interaction with people who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities
Ability to work effectively as part of a customer service team

Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits:
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Open Date: 05/26/2022
First Review Date: 06/27/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:
Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr

Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement:
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations:
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2021 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2021 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2021 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2021 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/