Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Oct 18 2024 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Assistant Controller in the Office of Administration. This position will report to the Controller and will provide leadership and professional accounting services with a focus on quality customer service to both internal and external entities. In the absence of the Controller, the Assistant Controller will act as the Controller when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares quarterly financial summaries for all grants and works with Grant Project Directors on reconciliations of grant expenses.

• Produces monthly bank reconciliations for all College bank accounts.

• Keeps abreast of compliance reporting changes and works with the correct office to implement any updates.

• Coordinates and prepares ad hoc reports as requested.

• Creates and reviews policies and procedures as needed.

• Assists with management of accounting, auditing and budgeting.

• Researches and reconciles accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.

• Reviews salary-related information as needed to assist Payroll

• Contributes to team efforts with support and completing related tasks as needed

• Assist in preparation of the annual audit.

• Assist in the preparation of annual tax compliance documents.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Application.

• At least three (3) years of accounting experience in an office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Higher Education administration.

• Master's degree.

• Experience using Ellucian, Banner software.

• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

  Additional Information:

Salary: $65,000/year

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage

• Dental and vision coverage

• A choice of retirement systems

• A deferred compensation program

• Professional development opportunities

• Summer hours

• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

• Discounted YMCA health club membership

• Plus additional savings programs and perks!