Salary: $120,673.00 - $178,288.00 Annually
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 6199-f-02/23
Closing: 4/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: Fiscal Services
Division:

General Description
Under the direction of the Vice President-Administrative Services, the Chief Accounting Officer will provide supervision of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll services of the District; maintain, analyze and adjust books; prepare financial reports; and assist in the preparation of annual budget. Work as a principal member of the accounting team.

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment that is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

• Provide direction and guidance to the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll services of the District.
• Plan, prioritize and perform a variety of accounting and budgeting functions; communicate with a variety of District, County, State and Federal offices and agencies regarding fiscal programs.
• Monitor the College's cash position for solvency and make arrangements for borrowing when necessary; verify that County has accurately recorded receipts and expenditures.
• Maintain the general ledger; determine and make adjustments, journal entries and budget adjustments to maintain, open, balance and close the District's books.
• Review budgetary transactions and assist budget managers with budget changes.
• Work with independent auditors on the annual audits for the College and Foundation.
• Prepare financial reports for various governmental agencies.
• Assist in preparing preliminary and final budget.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide and coordinate training.
• Research and interpret various issues in accounting and education codes and assist in the preparation of Board policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Assist staff with technical problems, accounting questions and training on County Computer system.
• Work with College Information Technology staff to create programs that assist in the operations of the colleges finance. Cross train administrative staff on Banner issues.
• Assist staff in the review of financial statements for the Farm, Bookstore, Foundation, Child Development Center and Food Services; assist Accounting Technicians with accounting problems to maintain proper records.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports for various categorical programs of the District.
• Assist in preparing preliminary and final budget for categorical programs.
• Assist in the review of appropriate expenditures for categorical programs compliance. Assist in the coordination of Mandated Cost efforts for the District.
• Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field AND
  
• three years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of fiscal services or accounting departments. AND
  
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students which pursuant to Title 5 53022 is a core system competency and job requirement.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position (in either education or experience) but feel you possess qualifications that are equivalent to the minimum qualifications, please write a one-page summary explaining your position and submit as a "Supplemental Attachment" within the "Attachment" section of the online application.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Planning, organization and coordination of the fiscal services of the College.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of providing work direction and guidance.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Operation of large integrated computer systems.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and coordinate assigned fiscal services of the College.
• Work with complex accounting, database, and spreadsheet models and systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, and apply accounting regulations, and education code
• Establish cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Provide work direction and guidance to supervised positions.
• Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
• Follow directions when given, and work independently on projects

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Office environment.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Frequent contact in person and on the telephone with management, supervisory, academic and classified staff.

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with students/employees/public in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to read documents and inspect financial records.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability remember key information and concentrate for long periods of time.

Application Procedure
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative (included in the online application).
• Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English, include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment.
• Equivalency documents (If necessary).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Linda Reis at lindarei@cos.edu or (559) 736-3867.
The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age (40 and above), religious creed, religion, political belief or affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, military and veteran status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas




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