Accountant - Substitute

JOB DefinitionUnder general direction, performs centralized accounting duties by preparing and maintaining complex accounting reconciliations, resolving accounting discrepancies, determining payroll tax deposits, adjusting documents and journals, and editing and posting transactions to the general ledger; prepares and reconciles various accounts (e.g., bank, revenue, expense, financial aid, and student fees) using financial statements and data and financial systems; and performs other related duties as assigned. SupervisionWorks under the direct supervision of the department manager. Does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees but may provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, and/or student workers. WORK SCHEDULEThis is a temporary substitute position on an as needed basis. Schedule will vary as needed for coverage. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed in this classification.Performs centralized accounting duties by preparing and maintaining complex accounting reconciliations, resolving accounting discrepancies, determining payroll tax deposits, adjusting county documents and journals, and editing and posting transactions to the general ledger.Prepares and reconciles various accounts (e.g., bank, revenue, expense, financial aid, and student fees) using financial statements and financial systems; makes adjustments as necessary.Inputs the schedule of cash transfers in the third-party agency(ies) payroll systemin accordance with revenue documents; deposits funds as needed to cover expenditures; confirms that amounts in the account match deposits and works with appropriate parties to resolve any discrepancies.Prepares complex accounting worksheets and supporting schedules to identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies; prepares and processes adjusting entries in financial accounting system; edits and posts transactions to the general ledger as appropriate. Calculates the appropriate dates and amount of federal and state tax deposits, and provides the information to the department management based on the third-party agency(ies) reports for review and approval of payments.May provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, and/or student workers. Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Application ProcessThis position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered: ResumeScanned copy of official transcripts indicating conferred degree must be submitted. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed. Position FundingThis position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement. Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu Accommodations If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District.