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Rio Hondo College

Location: Whittier, California
Category: Admin-Business And Financial Management
Date Posted: February 13, 2025

Job Description

Job Number

CLA00527P

Position Title

Accountant

Position Type

Classified Full Time

Percentage Employee

100%

Number of Months Assignment

12

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range

43

Salary

$7,573.78 – 9,691.17 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Fiscal Services (Dept)

Open Date

02/13/2025

Closing Date

02/27/2025

Open Until Filled

No

About Rio Hondo College

About Rio Hondo College
Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Rio Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our Colleges 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Rio Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Rio Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelors degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Rio Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, establishes and maintains the accounting and financial record keeping activities of various funds of the District; ensures compliance with provisions of the state adopted Accounting Manual; assists in the interpretation and implementation of the California Education Code and new legislation affecting college finances; prepares financial statements and reports based on schedules and timelines; assists in the overall coordination and implementation of Board Policies and College Procedures.

Representative Duties

1. Performs moderately technical accounting responsibilities related to the administration and maintenance of assigned funds and accounts; tracks and monitors assigned accounts and special funds; advises departments and managers of account and fund status, when appropriate. E

2. Performs financial analysis; identifies discrepancies; researches, reconciles, and resolves account fund irregularities or concerns. E

3. Processes employee payroll taxes in accordance with established payroll schedules; reviews, reconciles, and ensures payroll taxes are accurate and consistent with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Social Security Administration (SSA); prepares, coordinates, and submits W2 and W3C revisions and files to the SSA. E

4. Assists department managers with the development of college budgets, special funds, and accounts; works with managers overseeing special grants to develop and adjust budgets related to special grants, as needed. E

5. Assists with the development of accounting and fiscal services procedures to ensure accounting activities are accurate and compliant with fiscal management processes. E

6. Prepares, generates, audits, and distributes and/or submits various forms, documents, and reports for District offices and/or departments, government agencies, grants, special funds, and project accounting according to required filing timelines; identifies discrepancies, makes necessary changes and/or updates; ensures reporting accuracy, completeness, and compliance; submits reports to external agencies as required. E

7. Participates in month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals, General Ledger (GL) entries, and accounts payable and receivable reconciliations. E

8. Analyzes reporting and accounting requirements of state, federal, and/or locally funded programs; develops procedures to monitor and audit assigned accounts; ensures compliance with budget and fiscal guidelines, policies, and procedures. E

9. Partners with District departments to support, advise, facilitate, and process various requests including but not limited to travel and conference requests, claims, accounts payable transactions, expenditures, and reimbursements, etc. for assigned special funds and accounts. E

10. Organizes fiscal record keeping to ensure financial control and successful audits. E

11. Directs assigned departments to follow payment procedures and processes related to cashier and bursars office activities; responds to inquiries related to student accounts, resolves payment problems, issues, and/or concerns. E

12. Develops procedures necessary for computerized processing and fiscal management of various accounting department functions. E

13. Tracks and monitors various assigned funds, special funds, and accounts; monitors expenditures and a variety of accounting activities; maintains, reviews, and reconciles financial and bank statements advises departments of account and/or fund status. E

14. Ensures expenditures are compliant with legislative and Board of Trustees rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. E

15. Monitors various accounting activities related to federal funds, special fund accounts, debt collections, and receipt of District and/or college program invoices and payments, such as EOPs & Care and the Veterans Administration (VA); prepares lists of debt collections, sets up installment plans, and monitors received payments; sets up, updates, posts, and tracks fees, waivers, and exceptions in Districts database. E

16. Partners with management to assist with establishing goals, objectives, measurements, and information systems required to achieve accounting responsibilities and requirements. E

17. Initiates and maintains communications with internal departments and staff, educational institutions, external organizations, and agencies. E

18. Updates and maintains accurate and compliant records, files, and file sharing processes. E

19. Collaborates and communicates with college departments and staff, other community colleges, universities, external community, and public agencies, as needed. E

20. Monitors a variety of special funds, accounts, and/or budgets; monitors short-and long-term changes required by investment accounts; supports and works with District and college departments to ensure requested and/or required reports are prepared and distributed to appropriate personnel for their internal review and processes. E

21. Recommends changes to operational procedures to promote improvements, increase cost effectiveness, and efficient processes. E

22. Assists with establishing department goals, objectives, measurements, and information systems that support accounting team day-to-day activities. E

23. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the departments day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E

24. Serves and participates in a variety of college and department committees, as requested. E

25. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. E

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
District, federal, state, and local laws affecting the accounting and financial systems of the District.
Principles, practices, procedures, and theories of accounting with an emphasis on systems, design, auditing, and analysis.
Accounting codes, classification, and terminology.
Research, statistical, and forecasting methods used in accounting analysis and management.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
California Education Code, Title V, and other applicable laws and regulations related to the area of assignment.
Governmental fund accounting and automated accounting systems.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility.
Basic to advanced mathematics.
Best practices and procedures on use of various office equipment.
Composing, proofreading, and preparing correspondence
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
Learn and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Interpret and apply District and college policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws affecting the accounting and financial systems of the District and/or college.
Interpret state and federal data related to institutional income.
Federal, state, and local laws affecting the accounting and financial systems of the District.
Apply research, analytical, and auditing techniques to resolve complex accounting problems.
Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports and accounting statements.
Analyze accounting activities and account balances.
Maintain and verify accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Analyze accounting data and apply pertinent laws, regulations, and principles related to specific fund accounts and budgets.
Work independently on special projects related to the area of assignment.
Make required mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
Generate and prepare a variety of reports
Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
Communicate with administrators, managers, faculty, staff, students, and the public using patience, courtesy, and tact in a manner that reflects positively on the District/college.
Train others in specialized accounting practices and procedures.
Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Operate various office machines (including personal computers and copiers) and the use of software, such as, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and District Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.
Work with diverse populations.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those encountered during the course of work.

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; AND
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers license.
May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a higher education environment.

Distinguishable Characteristics

The Accountant is the journey level classification within the Accountant series; performs professional accounting and financial functions requiring fundamental knowledge of the Districts Business Offices finance and accounting processes and procedures. The Accountant performs the essential responsibilities of the classification in an accurate and timely manner; exercises a moderate level of initiative and independent judgement to resolve problems related to the assigned accounts and/or funds in accordance with District, college, local, state, and federal policies and procedures. The Accountant works under general supervision and exercises limited independent judgement within well established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

The Accountant is distinguished from the Assistant Accountant in that the latter is the entry-level classification within the Accountant series. The Assistant Accountant performs simple, basic, general, and routine fiscal and accounting activities including the preparation and reconciliation of special reports and accounting functions; assists with reconciliation activities within the Districts financial system and prepares simple financial reports and journal entries. The Assistant Accountant works under is provided with work guidance under general supervision and exercises limited independent judgement within established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Work performed by the Assistant Accountant is routinely verified for accuracy and compliance with established procedures and guidelines.

The Accountant is distinguished from the Accountant II in that the latter is the professional level classification within the Accountant series. The Accountant II performs professional accounting and financial functions requiring specialized knowledge of the Districts finance and accounting processes and procedures. The Accountant II is expected to perform the assigned responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner to meet expected, timeline and/or deadline driven processes; exercises initiative in resolving problems related to the assigned essential responsibilities of the classification. The Accountant II works under limited supervision and exercises independent judgement in carrying out the assigned duties of the classification.

The Accountant is distinguished from the Senior Accountant in that the latter is the experienced, lead classification within the Accountant series. The Senior Accountant performs lead responsibilities that impact the day-to-day activities, operations, and workflow of the office; performs advanced, complex, sensitive, and confidential professional accounting functions, special projects, and assists internal and external auditors with special requests, as needed related to the scope of authority and assignment. The Senior Accountant exercises a high level of independent judgement in carrying out complex accounting functions and analysis with greater significance and impact on the fiscal operations within the Business Office Division.

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, with frequent interruptions; the noise level may vary depending on activities of the office.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Accountant. This is a Full-Time 12 month position.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted)

PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Additional Information

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicants expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
For positions requiring a valid California drivers license, proof of insurability is required.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

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