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Lamar Community College Coordinator Of Accounts Payable & Accounting Services in Lamar, Colorado
This position is responsible for the coordination of the administration of comprehensive accounts payable processes. Must possess strong accounting and clerical background and have solid attention to detail. Requires an individual to understand accounting functions and make necessary adjustment. Coordinates accounts payable, payroll, CORE journal entries and travel. Responsible for purchasing activities for the college to include Purchase Orders, Procurement Cards, new vendor setup, processing monthly and biweekly payrolls accurately efficiently and timely. Requires technical knowledge pertaining to federal, state, institutional/private programs, and regulations; significant interpersonal skills; verbal and written communication skills; the ability to interact with a wide range of professional DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the Accounts Payable data entry and weekly check run process. Verify all Vendors in the STARS and PERA Websites, complete monthly reporting, compile, complete the process for all PERA retiree reporting, quarterly 1099, including the FARWHLY checklist and vendor analysis reports. Create current and past due invoices for various billing and reconcile payments in QuickBooks. Administer, train yearly on PCard and Travel Card for all card holders. Manage, Review Audit all travel expense reports, travel advances, travel authorization, audit review and reallocate monthly travel card statements. Prepare monthly cash and credit card reports. Data input of journal entries in Banner. Maintain all invoicing to outside entities. Responsible for all purchasing activities in the business office, create Solicitations in the State CORE system and post accounting documents in CORE as created by the Controller. Process all bids and awards in CORE. Serve as backup for purchase order entry. Responsible for processing, monitoring, and reviewing monthly and biweekly payrolls and timesheets. Ensures the payroll office adheres to biweekly and monthly payroll deadlines and updates reconciliation documents and payroll reports before, during and after payroll to ensure accuracy. Responsible for all data entry and approval of FLAC assignments, manages the Imprest check process. Provide support, both general and service based for payroll as needed. Assists the Controller with completion of data requests from staff and or the system office, as well as assisting the Controller with special projects, year-end close activities and financial audits. Monitor recommendations for improving internal control based on System recommendations.
WAGE: $45,000 - $47,000 Annually
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree in Accounting or Business and a minimum of 1 year accounting experience. 5 years of accounting experience may equal an associate degree. Demonstrated ability to communicate professional, strong clerical skills, able to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Business Administration. Banner experience is preferred. Experience utilizing QuickBooks Pro Plus Deadline to Submit Online Application Material: A review of applications has begun. This position will remain posted until the position is filled. Online Application Process: All applications must be submitted online. When submitting your online application material, please note that ALL items must be received for your application to be considered. Complete applications will include: a cover letter addressing your interests and how you meet the position requirements, a current resume, five professional references (including at least one recent supervisor, one recent co-worker, and one recent supervisee), and transcript copies. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to Tara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at 719-336-157 or Tara.Silvey@lamarcc.edu. By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Lamar Community College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law. Notice to all Applicants: Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire Employer participates in E-Verify Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire Employer is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits Former employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material
About Employer: Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, we are a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, are focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Our unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make us a destination institution for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on our website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request ADAAA Accommodations: We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation related to employment, including the application process.