Full-Time Assistant Controller

NC Community Colleges; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges seeks an Assistant Controller to support the Finance/Business Office. This role handles general accounting tasks, prepares reports, and backs up AR/CR, AP, and payroll while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

The position involves collaboration with college leadership and adherence to state guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision on routine

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and business practices.
• Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with college staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting duties and support the Controller.
• Assist with journal entries and coding of requisitions and travel.
• Serve as back-up for AR/CR, AP, payroll, and related business office functions.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and assist in reporting for NCCCS and the State of NC.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive student, employee, and business information.
• Create and update business office forms as needed.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Position 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:

• Typing, filing, and report preparation while serving as Assistant Controller
• Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
• Responsible for filing system for the documentation of information collected by the VP.
• Arrange meetings, schedule appointments, and keep a limited calendar for the VP’s daily activities/dept. communications.
• 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.
• Maintain up-to-date collection of administrative memoranda, policies, etc. from NCCCS, State Construction, and the RCC Board of Trustees.
• Must be able to work with others in any situation.
• Assist during registration, including overtime work if necessary.
• Serve on selected College committees as assigned and handle any responsibilities as assigned by the committee.
• Handle/receipt incoming checks and other monies as required to assist Controller
• Prepare daily bank deposits and route to appropriate bank destination along with Controller.
• Assist with journal entries and coding of requisitions and travel as needed.
• 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).
• Assist with performing internal controls and document review as required by the EAGLE process along with Controller.
• Create and Update various Business Office Forms (paper and/or electronic versions) as needed.
• Contact students in reference to payments on balance sheet and assist Controller with billing.
• Handle sensitive student, employee, and business information with confidentiality and discretion
• Manage key program and the distribution of keys.
• Other duties. (Willingness to accept and fulfill additional assignments).