SALARY Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION Lake City, FL
JOB TYPE Full-time
JOB NUMBER 202300035
DIVISION Vice President, Business Services
DEPARTMENT Business Services
OPENING DATE 03/05/2024

Description
This position is a vital administrative post involved in the overall general financial operations of a community college. An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for the payroll operation, receipt and disbursement of all funds and the maintenance of an accounting system to comply with federal, state, and college laws, regulations, and policies. The employee is responsible for preparing departmental budget requests for all expenses of the college. An employee in a position allocated to this class must have a significant role in the preparation and administration of budgets; or must perform duties which include exercising independent judgment in formulating or assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures which may have a significant impact in financial administration and business operations.

Examples of Duties
(Note: The following examples of work as listed in this job description is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Responsible for timely completion of all college financial reports.
• Responsible for monitoring compliance with various federal and state laws, State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, and Florida Gateway College policies and procedures, and responsible for recommending corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining controls to ensure college stays within its operating budget and the proper internal control of cash.
• Manages college investment program and monitors college cash flow.
• Has supervisory responsibility over accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial aid accounting, cashier, property records, payroll, federal contracts reporting, computer balancing, and general bookkeeping.
• Responsible for monitoring college computerized accounting system.
• Responsible for monitoring the college's purchasing processes.
• Negotiates contracts when necessary.
• Maintains correspondence with college attorney for processing of lawsuits to collect delinquent accounts.
• Responsible for monitoring all funds to ensure that these accounts stay solvent or within budget.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of basic statistical concepts. Knowledge of accounting principles Knowledge of Florida School Laws and State Board of Education Rules. Knowledge of college policies and accounting systems. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to make independent judgments. Ability to interpret State Board Rules, Florida Statutes, and college policies. Ability to prepare statistical data as needed. Ability to solve problems related to personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field plus at least three (3) years experience in financial and accounting operations in supervisory capacity. Must be bondable. Prefer advanced degree in business related area and previous experience in college financial management. Computer literate desirable.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Works inside in an office environment.
(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Supplemental Information
Florida Gateway College does not discriminate in education or employment related decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status in accordance with the law.