Job Description
Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an
Accounting Analyst - Financial Services .
Henry Ford College is seeking a full-time skilled accounting analyst to be responsible for accurately processing invoices for payment via several formats, weekly check runs, recording fixed assets, construction accounting, and all other duties necessary to support the function of Accounting and Accounts Payable.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - Onsite.
- Two (2) years’ experience working directly with fixed assets, capitalization, and depreciation, including schedules.
- Knowledge and work history of accounts payable (verify account coding, mathematical accuracy and validation of invoice data including approval to pay prior to entering invoice for payment).
- Associate degree in Accounting with minimum five (5) years accounting-related experience or an Accounting Certification with ten (10) years’ experience in accounting field may be considered.
- Strong Microsoft Suite skills with an emphasis on Excel and Outlook.
- Work experience must include preparation of financial reports from computerized accounting programs. Passing scores (within past 2 years) on required tests including: Excel, Word, grammar/spelling, office math, proofreading, bookkeeping.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, is flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing environmentand work well under pressure in a high stress environment.
- Ability to work effectively with others and in teams.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to recognize and follow through on priorities in a timely manner, despite frequent interruptions.
- Understanding and commitment to HFC Mission.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently make independent decisions and judgment consistent with the level of the position.
- An ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with College personnel in a multi-cultural environment.
- Attention to detail is very important for this position. Must be thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Dependability and Reliability - Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance; rarely is late for meetings or appointments.
The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies:
Fundamental Competencies: - Interpersonal Skills - Treat’s students, staff, faculty, and the community with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
- Communication - Ability to carry out verbal and written directions and to effectively communicate to HFC stakeholders. Understands and adheres to HFC policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information, files, and data.
- Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
- Continual Learning - Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
- Public Service Motivation - Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
- Leveraging Diversity - Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
Additional Unique Competencies - Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive HFC services, including the public, individuals who work in the College, or organizations outside the College) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
- Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following: - Experience working with an integrated administrative computer software system (Ellucian, Banner, PeopleSoft).
- Experience working in a college business office.
- Experience working with an integrated administrative computer software system (Ellucian, Banner, PeopleSoft) preferred.
- Experience working in a college business office preferred.
- Responsible for the College’s day-to-day monitoring and updating of College’s fixed asset acquisitionsincluding review of construction project costs and other accounts.
- Monitoring and correcting of general ledger accounts for proper coding.
- Responsible for creating the monthly College CIP report.
- Backup person for various weekly AP Check runs.
- Responsible for maintaining the College Accounts Payable ghost card to make payment via card when possible.
- Responsible for College E-payables and Pcard programs.
- Create and maintain Pcard training documents for employees.
- Maintain, update, and create as necessary Fixed Assets, Pcard and E-payable procedure books.
- Miscellaneous general ledger work and/or journal entries as assigned.
- Additional duties as assigned.
While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, the statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required , and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned. For applicants viewing this ad from an external site, please go to hfcc.edu/jobs to apply.
Compensation details: 21.6-24.29 Hourly Wage
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,