Opening: Financial Services Manager, Ref. #007160

 

OPENS:   December 17, 2007


APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS:  January 7, 2008

 

Center for Information Services (CIS) in Bellevue, Washington, provides information technology services to the thirty-four (34) Washington State Community and Technical Colleges (WCTC) and the State Board for the Community and Technology Colleges.  Additional information regarding the CIS can be found at http://www.cis.ctc.edu.

 

 

POSITION:    Financial Services Manager, Ref #007160

                       Exempt, Full time

 

SALARY:       $42,000 - $50,000 annually, DOE

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Financial Services Manager reports to the Director of Administrative Services and provides financial and other closely related services in support of internal business operations.  This position performs accounting assignments involving the preparation of financial statements and reports.   This position will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to ensure that financial reports and records are accurate and timely.

 

Please address how you meet the following minimum and desirable qualifications in your cover letter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting or related field; plus one (1) year of full-time experience in accounting, budgeting and/or finance.  Additional experience may substitute, year-for-year, for educational requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage accounting, budgeting and financial services functions.
  • Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet development and word processing skills.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to work and interact effectively with general public, colleagues, staff, administrators and others as well as those with disabilities in a courteous, respectful and professional manner.
  • Thrive in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability and desire to sustain and support a customer service oriented environment.
  • Maintain ethics, integrity, and use sound professional judgment.
  • Multi-task numerous projects with demonstrated time management proficiency skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; with demonstrated ability to work cooperative and strategically with all levels of professional, technical and administrative staff in a team effort.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage accounting functions such as payables, receivables, reconciliations, petty cash and perform related record keeping.
  • Prepare and analyze budget status reports; checking for accuracy, and reconciling discrepancies.  Develop budget forecasts and provide advice and information.
  • Prepares financial statements and reports. Provides professional accounting skills to prepare financial statements and reports by applying accounting principles to the analysis of revenues and expenditures. Monitors revenues and expenditures and provides reports to the Director of Administrative Services.
  • Audit and process purchasing and travel documentation; allocate expenses to appropriate budgets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Ensures that monthly transfers of funds be prepared so that monies and expenses are allocated to correct accounts in order to maintain accurate information for management.
  • Manage month-end and year-end activity by processing journal and budget entries.
  • Manage annual closing tasks in addition to regular duties during fiscal year end close (June 30 until complete, approximately July 31st).
  • Document procedures and business processes.
  • Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, special projects and provide general support as needed
  • Stay current with changing government (GA, DIS, and OFM) policies.
  • Cultivate relationships with college groups including the Budget Accounting and Reporting Counsel (BAR), attending quarterly meetings around the state when required.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  To be considered as a candidate for this position, applicants must meet minimum qualifications.  The application packet includes the following:

   Center for Information Services application form

   A letter addressing how the applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications (no more than 3 pages)

   Current resume

   Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references

   Applicant Data Form (optional)

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO: Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed weekends and holidays.  For information or to request an application send an email to jobs@bcc.ctc.edu or call 425/564-2274 or 24-hour Jobline 425/564-2082.

 

APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS:  Application materials postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on January 7, 2008 will receive first consideration.  Later applications may be considered.  The position will remain open until filled.  Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the closing date.

 

 

 

The Center for Information Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. CIS reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran. CIS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.   For further information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at Voice: (425) 564-2274, TTY (425) 564-4184, Fax (425) 564-3173 or email hr@bcc.ctc.edu.

CIS strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment in the United States.

 

The Center for Information Services complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources in advance of the position closing date at the HR contacts listed above.

 

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