Job Description:

We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
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Department: Financial Operations

Reports To: Manager, Accounting

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: B

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Positions Supervised: None

Workday Job Profile #: JC100627

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

SALARY RANGE: $58,916 - $63,499 per year

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed

within the range
based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing the financial operations of the college. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial entries and reports, maintaining records of assets, liabilities, income, and expense, and other financial activities. The Accountant ensures compliance with college policies, accounting standards, and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Organize, prepare, and update basic financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.


• Prepare and analyze financial data, reports and records, identify discrepancies, investigate, recommend, and implement basic solutions as needed.


• Create and manage budgets for related funds (e.g., capital, fiscal agents, financial aid, etc.) and prepare budget modifications as needed.


• Advise, train, and answer questions to college stakeholders of financial processes and procedures.


• Complete annual audit requests, such as schedules, analysis, and related financial footnotes.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College's values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.


• Student Success - Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.


• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, socio-economic background, or job type.


• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following College's procedures.


• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.


• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the details of a project or task.


• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• Minimum one to three years of occupational experience involving the creation and maintenance of accurate and detailed accounting records.

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).


• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational institution or a nonprofit organization.


• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas).


• Experience with Workday.

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with changes in accounting standards and regulations (e.g., attending workshops, obtaining CPE credits).

• Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable under the District's standard insurance policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

O (Occasionally)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

Sit

C (Constantly)

Handling / Fingering

F (Frequently)

Reach Outward

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

N (Not Applicable)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

N (Not Applicable)

Bend

N (Not Applicable)

10 lbs or less

N (Not Applicable)

11-20 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

21-50 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs

N(Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, ("each a protected class"). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.

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