Central Piedmont Community College has two openings in Sponsored Programs for an Accounting Specialist II in the Business Office located on the Levine campus. 

Anticipated Hiring Date: July 6, 2023

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 40 Hours

General Function

With general direction, performs a variety of moderately complex, technical accounting tasks related to preparing, maintaining and reviewing financial reports and records.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Monitors activity in assigned sponsorship accounts; audits specified accounts for accuracy; creates sponsorship accounts as requested.

2. Balances and reconciles assigned accounts and/or funds; researches and reconciles any problems or discrepancies.

3. Gathers and summarizes data; conducts research and analyzes data.

4. Prepares invoices for various sponsors and monitors receivables.

5. Assists students with account inquiries. 

6. Prepares various journal entries; makes recommendations regarding journal entries.

7. Reviews and processes financial forms and records.

8. Processes tuition and sponsorship payments upon receipt.

9. Provides information and responds to inquiries; advises departments on policies and procedures relating to their budgets and other financial information.

10.Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

* Knowledge of standard business practices and accounting principles
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to communicate financial information with a variety of people at all levels of an organization
* Ability to maintain, review and analyze financial reports and statements
* Excellent customer service skills, knowledge of cash handling practices
* Excellent organizational skills, time management, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, adapting to changing priorities and situations, and follow-through on the completion of assignments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in accounting or closely related field and two years of relative work experience or;

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

None

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. A completed Central Piedmont application must be completed on-line. During the on-line application process, applicants will be prompted to upload or build a cover letter and resume.
2. College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
3. Applicants that do not have an electronic copy of their transcripts, or find the electronic copy is rejected on-line due to the file size, may fax their transcripts to (704) 330-6066 for attachment to the on-line application.
4. All applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date posted to be guaranteed for consideration. Applications of qualified candidates received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary for this position is . Pay grade for this position is J - $41,600 - $51,288. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Classified. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required of any position. All positions are subject to budget approval. Central Piedmont offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Disability and more.

ABOUT Central Piedmont

Central Piedmont Community College is Mecklenburg County’s resource for academic excellence and cultural enrichment. Central Piedmont is in close proximity to the Queen City’s robust public transportation system, professional sports arenas, and a number of premiere restaurant and shopping outlets that attract visitors from Mecklenburg County and beyond. Today, close to 40,000 students call Central Piedmont home. With eight locations, it is one of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas and serves people of all ages who seek a real-world, affordable, hands-on education that will transform their lives and strengthen the economic, social, and cultural environment of Mecklenburg County.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
As a recipient of federal funds, Central Piedmont is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities. Central Piedmont Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities, including in the context of admission or employment.