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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Under general supervision, responsible for evaluating and approving expenditures related to capital assets including the evaluation of expenditures for repair and maintenance vs. capital improvements, maintains depreciation schedules related to buildings, structures and other improvements. Works closely with facilities departments to report construction work in progress. Performs account analysis, reviews revenue, expenditures, and performs account reconciliation. Ensures financial records are in compliance with policies and regulations. Interacts with Federal and State agencies, private grantors and auditors.

What a day of an Accountant I looks like:

• Analyzes revenues, expenditures, activity costs, and other financial information outside of budgeting tasks.

• Controls and monitors projects and oversees administrative details that may include consultant document reviews, contractor billings, building project budgets, consultant and technology contracts.

• Reconciles tasks related to capital items surplus payment reconciliations. Includes reconciliation of college records on disposal of fixed assets.

• Catalogs and accounts for fixed assets. Maintains records. Includes analysis, valuation, reconciliation, and reporting as necessary. Includes schedules of gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets.

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare statements and financial reports and resolves accounting discrepancies.

• Designs complex spreadsheets, with multiple function formulas and links.

• Reconciles balance sheet accounts. Includes all adjusting work, matching and reconciling source documents.

• Provides pertinent financial data and makes recommendations to senior administrators.

• Evaluates and ensures procedures for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Prepares interim financial reports, monthly reports, and comprehensive annual financial reports.

• Consults and advises within area of expertise.

• Works independently to find systems solutions to business processes using available tools and resources.

• Sets up new accounting systems. Revises existing systems.

• Runs pre-established reports and develops routine data lists through the report writer.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; OR

• Associate’s degree and four years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

• Accounting practices

Skill in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

• Performing with a high degree of accuracy

• Analyzing relevant information to solve problems

Ability to:

• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

• Accurately reconcile cash and accounts

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field of study

• Four years of accounting experience

• Workday experience

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

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Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled