DESCRIPTION

Napa Valley College is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the Business & Finance office. The Business & Finance office supports students with their fee related and student body related financial activities.  It also assists and supports departments and employees of the College with their purchasing, accounting, payroll and budget needs. The Office ensures that all activities comply with generally accepted accounting procedures, District policies, and state and federal regulations.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes financial information and implementation of fiscal procedures (e.g. payroll records, financial documents, etc.) for the purpose of identifying potential variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial policies, accounting practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
• Collaborates with team members for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal, and administrative requirements.
• Compiles a variety of financial information for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information while following regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains a wide variety of financial information, files, and records (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting dates, student records, eligibility requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation while remaining in compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors account balances and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials and electronic financial information for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or  administrative requirements.
• Processes a wide variety of financial information (e.g. invoices, purchase orders, accounts payable checks, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information and authorizing for action while complying with established accounting practices.
• Provides support to other departmental personnel as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing activities in compliance within policy and established regulatory guidelines.
• Recommends policies, procedures, and actions on issues that relate to work-related functions for the purpose of suggesting better and more efficient methods to operate the job and department.
• Reconciles a variety of financial data (e.g. invoices, purchase orders, accounts payable checks, student accounts receivable, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances while ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and documentation (e.g. refunds, purchase orders, invoices, eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries from internal and external parties for the purpose of facilitating communication, providing guidance and information, and referral for addressing inquiry.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying district, state, and federal policies and regulations; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; performing accounting procedures; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
 
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting or bookkeeping principles and budget processing; special grants and projects; accounting compliance regulations; business telephone etiquette; office application software; district, state, and federal policies and regulations; and recordkeeping and record retention practices.
 
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information; working with state and federal grants; adapting to changing priorities; solving problems; working as a member of a team; facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions; and demonstrated sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students.
 
Responsibility:
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
 
Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
 
Experience:
Three (3) years of job related experience.
 
Education:
Associate degree in job related area.
 
Equivalency:
19 units of college work in Accounting and  four (4) years of job related experience.
 
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Tuberculosis Clearance
 
Title 8, USC, Section 1324-A requires verification of eligibility for employment in the United States.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE