**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 4, 2023**

The hours of this position are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.

Perform various complex and technical accounting duties to support the District accounting function; collect student fees and reconcile and balance cash and voucher transactions; perform billing for various financial aid awards; coordinate, sign for and account for the disbursement of District financial aid funds; estimate cash needed for financial aid disbursements and COD reconciliation, and sign financial aid checks for students. E 

Perform a variety of accounts payable duties for the bookstore and Associated Student Body (ASB), such as audit invoices; monitor open purchase orders to assure expenditures do not exceed budgeted amounts; order banking materials for District, bookstore and ASB accounts. E 

Perform a variety of accounts receivable duties for the bookstore, ASB or the District, such as reconciliation of financial aid book vouchers; prepare invoices; balance general ledger entries with invoices and follow-up on collections. E 

Review periodic reports from collections billing service or other systems to correct discrepancies or issues regarding potential losses of accounts; communicate and resolve questions, concerns or issues regarding a variety of financial and related student services issues, including collection on overdue accounts and compliance with due diligence requirements. E 

Perform District deposit transfers from local banks to the County treasury; prepare spreadsheet of monies collected; enter transfer information into a computer; run transmittal reports and issue checks from clearing accounts; provide audit trail for deposit transfers. E 

Distribute income received at the County to the appropriate District account including income from taxes, lottery and State apportionment funds. E 

Monitor various account funds, including numerous student club accounts; balance and prepare journal entries; post cash receipt and cash disbursements into journals and post to general ledger; make journal entries to appropriate accounts accurately; adjust and close entries for fiscal year end. E 

Prepare financial reports for student council, management and the Board of Trustees; prepare reports for a variety of College departments and activities; assist in preparation of FISAP and state IPEDS reports. E  

Develop new or improved systems or office procedures; consult faculty, administrators and staff regarding budget policies and procedures for various programs and activities; prepare budget requests. E 

Analyze budget projections, revenues and expenditures, and provide fund development recommendations as appropriate. E 

Prepare and maintain a variety of accounting-related records and reports to assure compliance with Education Codes and District, federal and State requirements. E 

Reconcile District, ASB, financial aid or bookstore bank statements for checking and money market accounts; verify funds in accounts; correct bank errors as needed. E 

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software, calculators and cash registers. E 

Oversee, train and provide work direction to assigned hourly or office staff; provide input to performance evaluations as requested. 

Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in accounting, bookkeeping or closely related field and three (3) years increasingly responsible experience in financial, accounting or statistical record-keeping.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Disclosure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal Office Environment:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to type or handle materials, and talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Office environment; subject to constant interruptions.

Position requires viewing a computer monitor for extended periods of times, reaching to maintain files, bending, and standing or sitting for long periods.

Incumbents are exposed to occasional contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, procedures and terminology used in clerical accounting work.

Accounting practices, procedures and terminology.

Technical aspects of assigned accounting responsibilities.

Techniques of utilizing related accounting clerical software.

Laws, rules and regulations concerning assigned clerical accounting activities.

Principles of training and providing work direction.

Preparation, review and control of assigned accounts.

General accounting, budget and business functions of a community college.

Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

ABILITY TO:
Perform various and complex accounting duties to support the District accounting and ASB functions.

Reconcile and balance cash and voucher transactions and dispense financial aid.

Perform technical and complex accounting work in the preparation, maintenance and review of District financial records, accounts and reports.

Assure compliance with applicable District policies, procedures and governmental regulations.

Process and record accounting transactions accurately.

Compile and verify data and prepare reports.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software, calculators and cash registers.

Maintain records and files.

Train and provide work direction to others.

Reconcile, balance and audit assigned accounts.

Work independently with little direction.

Maintain current knowledge of technological and other advancements in assigned field.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others, including those from diverse, academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

THIS POSITION IS A FULL-TIME, (12) MONTH, $59,424.00 ANNUALLY (LEVEL 14 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE). 

Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change. *
 
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
 
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
 
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
 
Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
 
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com with your username and password.
 
A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application which includes Contact Information, Education, Work Experience, References and Supplemental Questions
2. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. (If you have transcripts please attach as other). (If you are using additional experience in lieu of educational requirements, please attach a document stating as such to the transcript attachment type or you will not be able to complete your application) NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with the application.

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Victor Valley College prohibits sexual harassment and assures that all employees will enjoy equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Employment acceptance or rejection shall be based on job-related qualifications.