Rock Valley College Looking for Accounting Manager Full Time

Position Title: Accounting Manager
Dept: Financial Services
Employee
Status: Full-time
Type: Professional
Grade:  B
Salary:
$44,923-$75,524
FLSA: Exempt
Issued: February 18, 2022
Revised:To save time applying, Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for
this position at this time. 

Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Supervision is received from
the Executive Director of Finance.
Supervision Exercised: Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Grant Accountant,
Payroll Team Leader 

Job Summary
Supervises, manages, and maintains accounting and financial
reporting functions in accordance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, and ICCB for the College and Foundation. Responsibility includes the development
and implementation of business and fiscal policies and procedures to ensure solid internal controls. This role will supervise and oversee
the general ledger, monthly financial reporting, and payroll operations. It will also serve as the liaison to the external auditors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned. 

1. Manages the
   reporting function of all legal entities within the college including timely and accurate financial statements, budgets, variance analysis,
   cash flow and other financial analyses.
2. Review and interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Illinois Community
   College Board, (ICCB) Fiscal Manual, OMB Circulars, and grant agreements to ensure accounting transactions are compliant with regulations
   and policies.
3. Supervise the external financial audit of all legal entities within the college.
4. Coordinates all college and
   foundation audits and those required due to the college’s fiscal agent responsibilities.
5. Oversees and assists with the
   preparation of State and Federal reports and survey responses for the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), Illinois State Board of
   Education (ISBE), US Department of Education and other agencies, including but not limited to the Uniform Financial Report.
6. Integrates and coordinates accounting, financial reporting and business office procedures with related administrative and student
   service systems to ensure the integrity of the college’s internal control environment and effective operations.
7. Supervises
   the college’s payroll system relative to the required State and federal reporting of earnings, deductions and benefits to the Internal
   Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Department of Revenue, et al;
   retirement contributions and reports of status to the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), wage garnishments and assignments, and
   employee benefit plans.
8. Determine and implement ways to automate accounting processes.
9. Maintain a documented system of
   accounting policies and procedures.
10. Advises management of accounting pronouncements, industry practices, technology developments,
    tax laws and pending legislation including the potential impact on all legal entities within the college.
11. Oversee proposal and
    budget preparation, contract and grant negotiation and other pre-award fiscal requirements.
12. Oversee budget / journal entries and
    adjustments.
13. Provide assistance to internal and external customers regarding financial accounting and follow up on any inquiries
    from such customers.
14. Prepare various analyses, ad-hoc reports, and reconciliations upon request.
15. Serve on appropriate
    college committees.
16. Assist with training activities for department staff and college personnel.
17. Maintain current knowledge
    of State and federal laws.
18. Regular attendance is expected.
19. Using tact and courtesy, the ability to establish and maintain
    effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work. .

Qualifications
To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
accounting or finance required. plus.

1. Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred.
2. 5 – 7
   years of higher education accounting experience or equivalent accounting experience.
3. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
   preferred.
4. Master’s degree preferred.
5. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills for a team-based
   environment.
6. Have a high level of computer literacy and experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and
   Access).
7. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet crucial deadlines with accurate results.
8. Must be a detail-oriented
   individual with a strong work ethic.
9. Have the ability to research, interpret, and apply various accounting regulations and
   pronouncements to assigned tasks. 
10. Preferred experience with Ellucian Colleague.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical
Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and
fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand,
talk and hear. 

Benefits
The chosen candidate for this position will be offered an excellent benefit
package including medical, dental, vision, and group life along with AD&D insurance. In addition, optional flexible spending accounts,
LTD, supplemental life insurance and AD&D for you and your dependents. State Universities Retirement System (SURS) pension in place of
Social Security and optional retirement savings programs. Complimentary use of the Fitness Center for employee and spouse or domestic
partner, Educational Assistance, and Tuition Waivers for employee and dependents, paid holidays, 10 vacation days first year, 12 days paid
sick leave each year, three personal days each year, which can accumulate up to 9 days. The College has an onsite clinic – RVCare.