Director, Accounting Position Available In Orange, Florida

Director, Accounting 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1800 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811 Posting Detail Information Position Number

SE0603.00000

Position Title Director, Accounting Job Type Staff FT/PT Full-Time Employee Class Description P1-Staff exempt General Position Description Oversees and establishes the practices, procedures and goals for the College-wide student accounting, and accounts payable functions. Collaborates with department leadership to support the supervision of the financial operations of the College by providing strategic and tactical input related to accounting topics. Brings subject matter expertise of generally accepted accounting principles, Federal, State, and local regulations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements to support the alignment of department goals to the College goals.

Flexible Work Arrangement Primarily Remote:

Employee performs the majority of job duties remotely and may occasionally work on site, based on operational needs with advance notice, when possible. Grade 2038 Exemption Status Exempt Posting Number S3083P Location(s) Orlando, FL 32811

• West Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Monday

• Friday:

  8:00am

• 5:00pm

Please Note:

This position will operate in a primarily remote environment with the exception of occasional on-site trainings or meetings. Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 04/29/2025 Posting End Date 05/19/2025 Open Until Filled No Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/38394 Posting Detail Information Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details N/A Salary Range $80,000

• $95,000 per year Essential Job Functions Description of Job Function 1. Oversees the college-wide student accounting function including: tuition and fees assessment; college
• wide cashiering; accounts receivable student and third-party billing and collection; student account deletion for non-payment process; 1098-T Tuition Statement Federal tax form preparation and submission; student refund management.

Description of Job Function 2. Establishes and implements short and long-term goals and objectives for the accounts payable and student accounts functions and ensures they are aligned with the College’s strategic plans and desired outcomes. Description of Job Function 3. Develops and implements conflict resolution strategies regarding financial transactions with students and other customers. Monitors and updates strategies based on effectiveness of resolutions. Description of Job Function 4. Develops student financial related policies, procedures, and processes in collaboration with Student Services and Financial Services division. Description of Job Function 5. Manages the college-wide accounts payable function including: processing vendor invoices; coordinating disbursements through various payment methods; staff and faculty travel reimbursements, 1099 and 1042 Federal tax form preparation and submission. Description of Job Function 6. Supervises and develops the student accounting (accounts receivable, cashiering offices, and business analyst) and accounts payable staff over multiple campus locations. Creates training and supports development of staff based on changing needs of the department. Description of Job Function 7. Manages the stale dated check process in conjunction with the financial aid, grants accounting, accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable departments. Description of Job Function 8. Oversees all student accounting and accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure they comply with College, State, and Federal regulations; enforces these policies and procedures. Description of Job Function 9. Reviews student accounting and accounts payable processes for sound internal controls; updates and implements enhanced financial procedures as needed based on assessment. Description of Job Function 10. Analyzes and evaluates transactional financial data to monitor data integrity and identify anomalies associated with accounts receivable, payable and student accounts. Reports on any patterns of anomalies and oversees the design and implementation of improved financial procedures based on analysis. Description of Job Function 11. Oversees the data preparation for financial reports as required by internal or external parties. Reviews all financial reports for accuracy, consistency, and validity before submitting to college and agency users. Description of Job Function 12. Acts as a subject matter expert to other college departments by providing technical and advisory assistance on matters related to units under umbrella of responsibility. Description of Job Function 13. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Required Field of Study Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in business administration, finance or accounting. Other Required Qualifications Significant and progressive experience with accounting, internal control activities, management or analysis of financial activities, or auditing activities. Experience supervising and developing professional accounting, finance or auditing employees. Advanced experience with data analytical software such as Microsoft Excel. Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning accounting system, particularly, the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Accounts Payable modules. Required License/Certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education & Field of Study Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting from a regionally accredited institution. Preferred Type of Experience Experience with accounting functions in a Higher education setting. Experience with Installment Plan, Refund, Cashiering and Check/Invoice systems. Experience with BANNER software. Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Visio. Experience with reviewing, updating, and creating policy in line with statutory requirements and best practices. Experience working with large amounts of data and creating reporting to assess department activities and effectiveness. Preferred Licenses/Certification Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related professional certification. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to develop relationships and partnerships across the college. Ability to lead, manage, and develop diverse staff. Knowledge of the principles and practices of conflict resolution. Ability to extract, analyze, and report data to drive efficient operations and plan for future needs. Effective interpersonally, verbally, and written communication skill including public speaking. Knowledge of accounting principles related to student accounting, accounts receivable and payable. Ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments, organize, work, make decisions, and function independently. Ability to adhere to strict deadlines on a continuing basis and function effectively under heavy workloads during peak periods. Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and diverse community, and meet the needs of diverse student populations. Ability to travel between campus and off-site locations as needed. Working Conditions General Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job specific working conditions This is a position of special trust and requires the individual hired to successfully undergo an extensive criminal background check including finger printing. Job Specific Designation