Assistant Director, Accounting

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JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to support the mission and strategic goals of Dallas College Foundation by executing accounting operations of the Foundation, including, but not limited to, accounts payable and accounts receivable, financial reporting, cash/revenue processing and monitoring, supporting audit schedule preparations and other tasks as may be requested

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development of two public budgets and one private non-profit budget within the guidelines, policies and procedures established by the Dallas College and the Dallas College Foundation Board.

• Manages all on-going accounting functions, financial activities and resulting reports for both public and private budgets. Analyzes and controls expenditures of all budgeted transactions, ensuring standard and federal regulations and principles for general accounting are identified, established, and maintained.

• Builds and maintains general ledgers and charts of accounts. Prepares reconciliations and journal entries, manages accounts payable, and completes month-end and fiscal-end closing of accounting books. Monitors legal and tax issues related to nonprofit, fund accounting.

• Responsible for planning, directing, and administering the accounting function for the office. Lead procurement efforts including overseeing Amazon and credit card purchases. Manages the records of all contributions including scholarships and grants. Implements and monitors the internal schedule to produce accurate and timely monthly and year-end financial and statistical reports.

• Responsible for preparing complex federal reports including IRS Form 990 (the Foundation's annual tax/information return). Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. Supports the annual independent external audit process.

• Responsible for the allocation of interest & dividends for Foundation endowments. Investment accounting experience preferred.

• Contributes to the publication of Foundation accounting information. Prepares monthly financial statements under the direction of the Sr. Director of Finance and Business Affairs.

• Oversees the Foundation business insurance plans to ensure timeliness and adequacy.

• Maintains the highest ethical standards and adherence to applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.

• Provides excellent customer service.

• Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year.

• All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours.

• People leaders are required to have an additional 16 hours of leadership development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred - Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• Five (5) years of accounting experience in a computerized location.

• School/Education Transcripts required

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting and a thorough working knowledge of the application of general accounting principles, especially in a non-profit context and/or a higher education context.

• A comprehensive understanding of software applications and ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports. Experience with current and emerging technologies. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.

• A highly energetic, motivated self-starter with the drive to develop systems that ensure proper management and reporting on all aspects of the Foundation's finances and accounting.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Understands and effectively manages group dynamics and ambiguity; maintains confidentiality; acts ethically and with integrity.

• Embraces diverse viewpoints and works with colleagues and other stakeholders in a spirit of partnership and transparency.

• Experience providing effective and committed customer service.

• Builds positive and effective relationships and teams internally and with key Foundation stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly diligent about time and project management; works independently and effectively prioritizes workload.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Thinks strategically; develops options to address foundation needs and solve problems.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.

Competencies

• Accountable

• Communicates Effectively

• Solution Oriented

• Collaborates

• Adaptable

Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.