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FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 ASSISTANT MANAGER OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - WESTMINSTER CAMPUS

Front Range Community College (FRCC) is the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 30,000 credit students annually. FRCC is one of 30 colleges in the AACC Pathways project, was recently selected as a Most Promising Place to Work in Diverse Magazine and was profiled as one of 6 top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. The college has a detailed strategic plan focused on improving student graduation and transfer rates, a strong assessment program, and invests heavily in professional development for staff and faculty including a college-wide leadership program, Roadmap to Achievement. The college has a strong commitment to equity and actively works to create inclusive communities. For more information, visit www.frontrange.edu. The college has a clear vision outlined in its strategic plan, VISION 2020.

FRCC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is intentional about creating a learning and working environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. FRCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or national origin in employment or in our educational programs and activities.

SELECTION PROCESS: POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH A PRIORITY DEADLINE OF AUGUST 16TH, 2019. 

All candidates, including current Front Range Community College employees, must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application, resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the position. 

SALARY: Mid $50's annually 

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager will work under the general supervision of the Manager of Accounts Receivable with general managerial functions, general accounting functions, including the preparation of reconciliations, period closes, projections, reports, general ledger research and analysis, and accounting for financial aid and other grants. The Assistant Manager will need to know and apply managerial best practices as well as accounting theory and principles, recommend accounting policy and procedural changes, and ensure observance of professional standards and state rules including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, Higher Education Accounting Standards, State Fiscal Rules, CCCS and College procedures, and financial aid and other grant rules, regulations, and guidance. This position has direct supervision of professional and classified staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Provide oversight to the Cashier’s department.
• Manages monthly tasks, sub-system reconciliations and implementation of General Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board as well as handling some tuition rate table proposals.
• Oversees department collection efforts and maintains collection files.
• Assists in reviewing/preparing journal entries and closing periods throughout the year.
• Lead in reconciling clearing account codes and Student Banner to Finance Banner.
• Assists in the maintenance of FRCC’s chart of accounts, provides training and updates to FRCC staff and monitors compliance with policies; and resolves day-to-day questions/issues with employees.
• Maintains internal accounting controls and day-to-day accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting data is produced and recorded in accordance with standards and rules established by professional, Federal, and State governing bodies. Analysis of General Ledger including postings from subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepares year-end accruals, adjustments and schedules for the annual audit, State of Colorado compliance and financial reporting.
• Assists with month-end and quarterly accounting duties.
• Represents the department and College at internal (campus and division) and external meetings and as part of various assigned committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Graduation from a college/university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and 3 to 5 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience which includes process management.
• OR, A valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy and 3 to 5 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience which includes process management.
• OR, 7 or more years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience which includes process management.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Graduation from a college/university with a Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Required Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge/ability to operate standard office equipment; spreadsheet packages and word processing packages. Thorough knowledge of complex, automated accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments of the College, students and government agencies.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of standard business practices and policies including budgeting, planning, and supervisory practices/principles.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Work experience in a higher education environment. Working knowledge of State of Colorado fiscal rules, CORE (State of Colorado accounting system), Banner (College accounting system), COGNOS and FOCUS report writing package.
• Prior staff supervision experience. 
• Certified Public Accountant license.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES: Front Range Community College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Front Range Community College's alcohol and other drug policy
• VAWA policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

 THE CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT CAN BE ACCESSED IN TWO WAYS:

1. By going to the internet website at:  Clery Act Information
2. Printed copies of the FRCC Campus Annual Security Report are available on request through the Dean of Students Affairs Office and any college Campus Security and Preparedness Office.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Graduation from a college/university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and 3 to 5 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience which includes process management.
• OR, A valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy and 3 to 5 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience which includes process management.
• OR, 7 or more years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience which includes process management.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Graduation from a college/university with a Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field.