Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.
Campus: Cranford
General Description:
Under the direction of the Supervising Senior Accountant, the Senior Accountant supports the Finance Department by reconciling, analyzing and preparing financial reports. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for the submission of pension reimbursement, review of accounts payable disbursements and processing contributions for the Foundation.
Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:
Reconciles monthly the Operating, Payroll, Student Refund and Foundation bank accounts.
Prepares month-end and year-end journal entries.
Monitors and reconciles Federal Work Study awards to the general ledger.
Assist with faculty and adjunct overload and overage calculations.
Prepares monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
Maintain employee reporting records for compliance with sponsor terms and conditions related to time and effort reporting.
Prepares the monthly analysis of all balance sheet accounts.
Reviews all accounts payable disbursements for the College.
Responsible for the reconciliation and maintenance of the miscellaneous receivable accounts.
Monthly computation and submission of ABP Pension reimbursement from State of NJ.
Responsible for the contribution entries for the Foundation.
Performs general accounting duties as needed in the department.
Analyzes all non-credit receivables and prepares the detailed revenue and expense analysis monthly for the entire non-credit division.
Responsible for the stale dated check and annual escheatment process submission to the State.
Assists with policies and procedures with the future need of the College in mind.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Experience:
Minimum three to five years' experience in general accounting, preferably fund accounting.
Experience using Ellucian Colleague system preferable.
Competencies and Skills Required:
Minimum three to five years' experience in general accounting, preferably fund accounting.
Experience using Ellucian Colleague system preferable.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Some travel may be required.
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.
Union County College is a public, comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, and accessible education programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, serving both transfer-oriented students and career-minded students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degree. Union is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
