Assistant Controller

TITLE: Assistant Controller

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Controller

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the Controller with directing and coordinating the business services functions and procedures of the College. Assists in ensuring compliance with all applicable university, state and federal regulations and policies. Reporting to the Controller of Finance and Business Affairs, the Assistant Controller is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of the General Accounting office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates and manages the month-end and fiscal year-end close process.Reviews and approves certain bank reconciliations.Reviews and approves general ledger account reconciliations, including fixed assets.Reviews and approves drawdowns, travel reimbursements, and certain journal entries.Prepares select bank reconciliations.Prepares and enters select journal entries.Provides guidance on accounting transactions, including journal entry preparation, selecting proper account string elements, and entering and uploading transactions.Prepares various reports and schedules for internal and external stakeholders, including external audit preparation.Assists with monitoring of accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and organizational budgets.Maintains chart of accounts.Assists with projects, studies and analyses, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.Employee development and performance management skills.Knowledge of workflow and operating procedures.Knowledge of customer services standards and procedures.Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.Knowledge of equal opportunity and affirmative action programs.Ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.Ability to provide technical guidance to professional personnel in area of expertise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting required; a Master s degree and/or CPA preferred.Seven years of progressive accounting experience required. Accounting experience in higher education industry with knowledge of GASB regulations preferred.Supervisory experience preferred.Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.In-depth working knowledge of computerized accounting systems (Banner experience a plus) and Microsoft office suite.Demonstrated track record as a team player.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.No or very limited physical effort required.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

Permanent