Job Description

Position summary:
The Accounting Manage is a supervisory position with responsibility for the Business Office, Treasury Management, and Accounts Receivable/Payable.  This is a security sensitive, supervisory position.

• Supervise all assigned personnel (typically areas of accounting and student accounting activities)
• Supervise all accounting/financial activities including accounting, cash/treasury management, and account reconciliations.
• Develop and/or implement systems and procedures to ensure the college’s financial system is accurate, efficient, and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and governmental regulations.
• Develop and/or implement training programs to ensure all business office staff have the skills necessary to carry out their assignments.
• Continually enhance and improve systems and processes to achieve college goals of improving student experience and data analysis.
• Preparation of the Annual Financial Report and coordination of the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Supervise and conduct periodic activities in a timely manner, including:  Periodic State Reporting; Yearly Financial Statement Preparation and Audit work; Annual Improvement Plan; Personnel Evaluations; G5 Cash Draws; General Ledger maintenance, security, and analysis; 1098T verification; Budget transfers and preparation; Program reviews and audits;
• Implementation of new modules and processes within Kilgore College’s ERP system as assigned.
• Partner with the Controller in the development and monitoring of the annual budget, financial reporting, forecasting, financial planning, and special reports/assignments.
• Review check requests, petty cash disbursements, billings, journal entries, contracts, and payroll documents.
• Provide day-to-day problem solving with solutions focused on solving the immediate issue while addressing underlying challenges.
• Preparation and distribution of special and/or grant program budgets and financial reports.
• Evaluate all assigned staff and develop plans to continually grow staff and processes to improve efficiencies and professional development.
• Regular attendance of a full-time work day.
• Serve as a productive and participatory member of the Business Office staff.
• Serve on various institutional committees.
• Represent Kilgore College through community involvement and activities.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned by supervisor.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or related field.
• At least two years of experience in similar position, preferably including fiscal management of state and federal grants.  Or two years of experience in role within a Finance Department with a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written & verbal).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Office.
• Ability to lead and coach varied levels of office staff.
• Self-starter, detail oriented, and works well under pressure.
• Accepts responsibility, works independently and meets deadlines on a regular basis.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and build relationships within the College.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional Accountant license strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in computer systems and database design.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• 5  Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
  
   

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $61,076

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.

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