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Chief Accountant

Company Name
Rhode Island College
Remote Position
No
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Providence, RI
Position Title Chief Accountant
Career Ladder Eligible? No
Career Ladder Path N/A
Department Name Accounting Office
Full Time / Part Time Full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area Full-time, 35 hours/week
Academic or Calendar Year Calendar
Number of Employees Supervised 1-4
Position Overview The division of Administration and Finance is responsible for financial and budgetary systems and processes, information services, human resources, security and safety, facilities and operations, publishing services, and capital projects for a 47 building, 180-acre campus.​​​​​​​​​

The Accounting Office collects and maintains the College’s financial data and prepares the year-end financial statements in conformity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The office performs general accounting, disbursement, non-student billing and collection as well as cash management activities.
Primary Purpose Oversee and supervise, with the Assistant Controller, the recording and summarization of all financial information pertaining to the fiscal operation of Rhode Island College. Work with the Assistant Controller in the preparation of financial statements and reports submitted to the Board of Education’s RI Office of Postsecondary Commissioner, College administration, auditors, and others both internal and external to the College.
Essential Duties
  • Authorize and review supporting documents for disbursements from funds maintained for students and on-campus agencies.
  • Prepare, with the Assistant Controller, the annual financial statements of Rhode Island College.
  • Supervise, assist with the grant accounting operation of the College to ensure the timely filing of grant fiscal and program reports.

  • Perform or coordinate all general ledger accounting activities of the College including but not limited to:

    • Ensure the proper functioning of the College’s computerized finance system, including implementation, updates, and improvements.
    • Ensure the accuracy of all data input into the College’s and third-party computerized financial and other management systems.
    • Prepare or coordinate the preparation of schedules and reconciliations needed to ensure that financial systems are in balance.
    • Prepare, assist with, and/or coordinate the preparation of schedules, analyses, projections, reports, financial statements, and tax documents as required.

     

  • Responsible for the maintenance of fixed assets and capital project accounting.
  • Assist in the development, documentation, implementation, and improvement of financial policies and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Supervise fiscal and clerical staff in the Accounting Office and assign work when required.
Occasional Duties Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Controller.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Ability to analyze and enhance accounting systems and procedures.
  • Experience with the analysis and preparation of financial statements.
  • Ability to work independently and with teams in a deadline and detail-oriented environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel and Word.
Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with a major/concentration in Accounting.

 

Experience:

  • Minimum of five years’ experience working for an organization with a complex, integrated, automated management information system with the ability to prepare and adjust trial balances and financial statements.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in supervising full-time staff.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or Certified Public Accountant.
  • Experience in a college or non-profit agency setting.
  • Familiarity with fixed assets.
  • Experience using PeopleSoft ERP or other enterprise accounting software systems.
Environmental Conditions The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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