Full Time Assistant Controller

Richmond Community College; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Community College seeks an Assistant Controller who will support the Controller with general accounting, reporting and administrative duties, serving as a back-up for AR/AP/Payroll and handling confidential information.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating with college staff and to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and business principles.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Typing, filing, and report preparation as Assistant Controller.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain filing system for documentation collected by the VP.
• Arrange meetings, schedule appointments, and keep a limited calendar for the VP's daily activities.
• Assist during registration, including overtime work if necessary.
• Serve on selected College committees as assigned and handle responsibilities.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and route to appropriate bank destination with Controller.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

General Description: The Assistant Controller, under the direct supervision of the Controller, is responsible for such duties as general accounting, word processing, filing, report preparation, receptionist duties, general correspondence/distribution duties, meeting arrangements, serving on selected RCC committees, preparation of special projects, handling all other projects/assignments as requested. This position will serve as a back-up for AR/CR, AP, and Payroll. Works with minimal supervision and handles routine matters to support the Business Office through a combination of analytical, technical, and operational functions, and handle routine matters independently.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Typing, filing, and report preparation while serving as Assistant Controller
2. Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
3. Responsible for filing system for the documentation of information collected by the VP.
4. Arrange meetings, schedule appointments, and keep a limited calendar for the VP's daily activities/dept. communications.
5. Gather materials, to include the internet searches, to assist VP or Controller with the preparation of reports as needed by the College, NCCCS, and the State of NC.
6. Maintain up-to-date collection of administrative memoranda, policies, etc. from NCCCS, State Construction, and the RCC Board of Trustees.
7. Must be able to work with others in any situation.
8. Assist during registration, including overtime work if necessary.
9. Serve on selected College committees as assigned and handle any responsibilities as assigned by the committee.
10. Handle/receipt incoming checks and other monies as required to assist Controller
11. Prepare daily bank deposits and route to appropriate bank destination along with Controller.
12. Assist with journal entries and coding of requisitions and travel as needed.
13. Be prepared to serve as back-up, along with Controller, in a limited capacity, to other Business Office functions (AP, AR/CR, Payroll, and incoming mail).
14. Assist with performing internal controls and document review as required by the EAGLE process along with Controller.
15. Create and Update various Business Office Forms (paper and/or electronic versions) as needed.
16. Contact students in reference to payments on balance sheet and assist Controller with billing.
17. Handle sensitive student, employee, and business information with confidentiality and discretion
18. Manage key program and the distribution of keys.
19. Other duties. (Willingness to accept and fulfill additional assignments).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting and business principles. Good communication skills.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.

Location:

RichmondCC Service Area