Days and Hours: AY: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm; SMR M-TH 8am-5pm
Job Description:
POSITIONGOALS:
To provide efficient Accounts Payable functions and accurate processing of cash disbursements in accordance with the mission and purpose of Camden County College
The Junior Accountant will remain consistent with Camden County College's acknowledgement of the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community's diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:
Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Responsible for entering invoice batches into the Accounts Payable module
Responsible for processing vendor disbursements through electronic funds transfers and printing of physical checks
Assist in the maintaining and enhancement of existing data systems focusing on Accounts Payable module
Balancing of accounts payable to the general ledger monthly
Maintaining payment files for all vendors
Assist personnel and outside vendors in resolving Accounts Payable related questions and problems
Processing student refund check batches entered by the Business Office
Preparing deposits and posting cash receipts for Student Government and Athletic funds
Provide necessary fixed asset information to the Fixed Asset Administrator
Assist in pulling files and making necessary copies for capital billing
Annual processing of 1099s
Assist Executive Director of Accounting Operations or Accounting Supervisor in obtaining necessary purchase order and payment information as requested by auditors in preparation of the college's financial audit report
Assist in year-end analysis of open purchase orders, encumbrances, and outstanding checks
Perform all other additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Accounting Operations or Accounting Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree or equivalent college credits (60 credits) in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Accounts Payable
Strong experience with computerized financial systems; Finance Enterprise software preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong automated system experience including Word and Excel
Camden County College is one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in New Jersey and the surrounding region and is a vital resource for transfer education, workforce training, and cultural events. Its three distinct locations in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill – along with its satellite locations in Lakeland, Sicklerville and elsewhere throughout the County – share the common mission of providing accessible, affordable higher education and occupational study to all who can benefit.The College also is recognized nationally as a leader in technology programs such as video game design/development and photonics. In addition, it is acknowledged for maintaining low tuition rates for many years. Perhaps most importantly, CCC is known for responding to the changing needs of the communities and students it serves by continuously updating its programs and services to support the economic development in this area and the professional and personal development of residents.