Accounting Manager

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development, coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people, is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.

We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses
  ¿ permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Accounting Manager.

The Accounting Manager reports to the Associate Vice President of Finance and leads the college's accounting operations. This position supervises accounting staff and is responsible for financial reporting, general ledger activities, cash management audits, fiscal close, compliance, and the integrity of the college's financial records.

• Lead and supervise accounting operations and staff, including workload management, coaching, training, performance management, and backup coverage.
• Oversee month-end, fiscal year-end, and biennial closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements and required state and federal reports in accordance with GAAP, GASB, Washington State, and institutional requirements to include associated disclosures and the IPIDS Finance Survey.
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison for internal and external audits and coordinate audit documentation and corrective actions.
• Review and back up timely, accurate bank reconciliations, cash management investments, debt service, merchant services, and other related reconciliations
• Ensure accurate accounting for grants, capital assets, tuition and fees, contracts, payroll transactions, and other college financial activity.
• Oversee non-payroll VPA reimbursements, A8 transmittals, and ensure required funds are submitted to the State Treasurer.
• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with SAAM, the ctclink Accounting Manual, GASB standards, NACUBO guidance, and college policies.
• Provide accounting guidance to departments and collaborate with Finance and Administration leadership on financial reporting, budget monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
• Participate in Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting Council meetings to remain current on applicable accounting regulations and CTC system reporting modifications, updates, and implementations.
• Collaborate with the AVP for Finance and perform complex accounting projects and other related duties assigned.

• Bachelor's degree that includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing. or budgeting, plus four to five years of relevant professional accounting or fiscal experience. Relevant…