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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Financial Accountant
Job Location: Eau Claire, WI
Department:
Business Education Center, Clairemont Campus
Position Summary:
This is a leadership position on the Business Team which reports directly to the Director of Finance. It is responsible for the daily financial operations which include cash management, accounts receivable management and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities/Expectations/Accountability/Duties:
- Expectations
- Focus all actions and decision-making in alignment with the College Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan.
- Create and support an environment that focuses on value added learning.
- Demonstrate the College values of commitment, collaboration, trust, respect, excellence, and accountability.
- Promote excellence through continuous process improvement and the creative pursuit of new ideas, partnerships and systems.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
- Plan, communicate, motivate, measure and lead effectively.
- Assist in seeking outside resources through grant acquisitions and CVTC Foundation fundraising.
- ParticipateEx in professional development and life-long learning endeavors.
Accountability
- Performs all banking functions.
- Maintains cash flow to ensure sufficient cash on hand for daily operations.
- Manages all College investments.
- Performs an internal audit of the monthly transactions.
- Monitors the compilation and collection of the tax levy assessed to each municipality in the district.
- Manages the Billing and Accounts Receivable functions and assists the staff in setting goals and priorities.
- Oversees the FACTS payment plan.
- Works directly with students on Title IV repayment and past due fee repayments.
- Serves as a member of cross functional teams in areas related to billing, collecting and policy.
- Serves as co-chair of the Banner Users Committee (BUC).
- Monitor department systems and processes.
- Supervise work study or other college employees as necessary
- Maintain confidentiality.
Responsibility:
- Partners with the Director of Finance to coordinate the annual audit and prepare the financial statements.
- Partners with the Director of Finance to prepare, edit and submit the annual “Uniform Financial Fund Accounting System” (UFFAS) reporting to the WTCS.
- Monitors all transactions entered in the general ledger and reconciles accounts as necessary.
- Maintains debt schedules and processes debt payments as required.
- Prepares financial and statistical reports/surveys.
- Acts as a resource person to ensure compliance with accounting, state and federal regulations.
- Develops, coordinates, and implements software updates/enhancements.
- Serves as the primary staff trainer to insure that each person knows what their task responsibilities are and that process documentation is in place.
- Serves as a Banner Power User for the finance module.
- Partners with the Director of Finance to provide guidance and direction to Business Office Staff and situational interpretation of departmental procedures and guidelines.
- Relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social or educational background.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of quality processes and the concepts of continuous improvement.
* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as applicable to a governmental environment.
* Ability to analyze accounting data and to prioritize multiple work assignments.
* Knowledge and experience with billing, reconciliation and collections of accounts receivable.
* Expertise with Microsoft Excel and experience with other MS Office applications.
* Ability to solve problems effectively to help delinquent account holders resolve payment issues.
* College faculty, staff, and students; business representatives; and the general public.
* Ability to facilitate effective management meetings.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently toward department goals. Employment with CVTC is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s).
Necessary Training and Experience:
Required:
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business/finance.
* A minimum of four years experience in a challenging accounting environment including supervision of accounting staff.
* Experience working with an integrated relational database.
* Cash management experience.
* In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Preferred:
* CPA
* Sungard Banner or Peoplesoft experience in a higher education setting.
Position Details
Expected Start Date:
As soon as possible
Position Status:
Full-time leadership position
Location:
This position is located at the Business Education Center, Clairemont Campus in Eau Claire and provides services to all our campuses throughout the eleven county district.
Work Hours:
Salaried position (Work hours expected to be 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday)
Salary:
The salary range for this position is $43,000 - $62,500 (level 5). This represents a 48-week contract spread over a 52-week fiscal year.
Benefits:
* Health and dental insurance for all family members
* Life and long-term disability insurance
* Wisconsin Retirement System 403(B) tax deferred annuity program
* 457 deferred compensation plan
* Section125 flexible spending accounts
* Paid holidays (10 days), personal (3 days minimum) and sick leave
* Four weeks of non-contract time (vacation) annually
Union Status:
non-union
To obtain an application online, please Click Here
Applications will be considered when a cover letter, resume, transcripts and CVTC application are received. Include any other materials in support of your application.
Julie Neuhaus, Human Resources
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 West Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
CVTC hires employees who are able to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We are seeking individuals who are creative, open to change and new methods of work practices, and willing to promote the College's vision and mission in a customer-oriented, participatory environment. Individuals who value commitment, collaboration, trust, respect, excellence, and accountability are encouraged to apply.
College Vision: Chippewa Valley Technical College: A dynamic community focused on learning and dedicated to student success.
College Mission: Chippewa Valley Technical College delivers superior, progressive technical education which improves the lives of students, meets the workforce needs of the region, and strengthens the larger community.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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