Accounting Officer

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* Working Title:

** Accounting Officer
** Institution:
** Minnesota State College Southeast
** Classification

Title:

** Accounting Officer Inter
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
** City:
** MSSE - Winona Campus
** FLSA:
** Non Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Classified - Unlimited
** Salary Range:**$26.43 - $38.55
** Job Description
** This position performs professional accounting work in the business office of Minnesota State College Southeast which is comprised of two campuses – Winona and Red Wing. The position involves reconciliation of the local bank account, reconciliation of SWIFT to Minn State, financial reporting, business expense reimbursements, backup procurement duties, and being a resource to College personnel on financial information and policy/procedure.  

This position also prepares complex financial statements for Southeast’s Foundation.
The work involves gathering financial data for reports and inquiries, analyzing and interpreting financial data, and recommending solutions under limited supervision.  This position assists in ensuring compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) and other applicable financial standards.  This position is vital to ensure smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
** Coordinate and prepare year end, quarterly or monthly GASB/FASB
* Financial Data
* in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for review by the Vice President of Finance and Administration.
** This position requires the completion of financial statements for annual reporting under the deadlines given by System’s Office for the VP to review and make adjustments. Using Power

BI, SWIFT to Minn State cash is reconciled monthly for all appropriations applicable to the college.  Reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and made available to Minn State. Reports are generated from various computer systems (ISRS, Workday, Power

BI, SWIFT, and the local bank) to analyze and interpret financial data and are then reviewed for accuracy and timeliness between multiple funds/appropriations. It is expected this position will investigate problems and offer solutions to verify the accuracy of transactions.
Review internal controls annually and recommend the development and/or revision of controls as necessary.
** Be a resource to college administration, faculty, staff, and student senate on business office functions and financial information.
** This position will analyze and prepare special reports that enable Vice President of Finance and Administration and Director of Business and Finance to evaluate performance of budgets. Also, provide and interpret financial transactions for program instructors, coordinators, managers, and administrators to assist with planning. Educate the college community on business office forms and policies.  Receive and respond to business office inquiries and requests.
** Management and reconciliation of
* Foundation Funds.
*** This position will prepare and present complex financial statements to the Foundation Board and assist in the development of budgets for the Foundation to meet the Board’s objectives. This will involve conducting periodic budget reviews with various board members; and adjusting the budget if necessary as well as monitoring the cash balance of multiple banks and funds to ensure adequate operation balance and provide recommendations to board and subcommittees on finance and investment strategies.
** Backup and assist
* College Purchasing Coordinator
* to ensure smooth operation of college procurement and contracting processes.
** This position will perform backup duties in the college procurement area to ensure continual and smooth operations. Preparing contracts and leases will be a part of the backup responsibilities.  Monitor transactions to ensure they are accurately reflected in the accounting systems. Assist in the…