Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

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Staff Range N05 Salary

$54,537.00 Annually

United States of America (Exempt)

Staff

Performs a variety of complex accounting tasks which involve preparing or supervising the preparation of financial analysis, budget management, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, statements, records, documents, and reports.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting and practices.
• Knowledge of district policies/procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to implement solutions for improvements that align with the day-to-day business needs.
• Able to establish and maintain working relationships with district-wide network and external constituents to ensure financial records are accurate and deadlines are met.
• Must be detailed oriented with a high degree of accuracy when analyzing and interpreting accounting and financial data; preparing financial reports and statements; and detecting discrepancies in financial and accounting records.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and/or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within the district.
• Ability to produce analysis and reports utilizing standard Microsoft spreadsheet and communication software.
• Able to follow process steps as outlined in standard operating procedures.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and provide excellent customer service.

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree or higher plus three (3) years of accounting experience. Official transcripts required.
• Current and valid Texas driver's license required for offsite travel.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***

• Performs reconciliations and analyses of assigned general ledger accounts and/or location budget allocations.
• Independently researches records and prepares and adjusts appropriate journal entries.
• Audits and reconciles reports and documents for compliance with policies and procedures of the Dallas College and external agencies.
• Review incoming journal entries or other transactions documents for availability of funds, accuracy, completeness and compliance with pertinent district or sponsor regulations.
• Develops and maintains a variety of complex spreadsheets, databases, and files utilized to provide comprehensive information to management on a timely basis and to provide documentation for accounting transactions.
• May be assigned responsibilities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and purchasing functions, etc.
• Prepares statements and reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Collaborates, builds, and maintains solid working relationship with internal constituents and external agencies or individuals to obtain, provide or explain data and to identify additional informational needs.
• Acts as a resource in interpreting business office procedures as well as district policies/procedures and external rules/regulations.
• May participate in district and/or location committee(s) related to assigned work area.
• Works independently or in a team environment with considerable confidential information and materials.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• May perform designated duties of the supervisor in his/her absence.
• Actively listens and responds constructively to stakeholders and/or workforce regarding accounting concerns utilizing strong interpersonal, communication and diplomacy skills.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Position requires regular and predictable…