ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Controller
The Assistant Controller is responsible to the Controller
for the daily operation and supervision of accounts payable, employee
and student payroll processes, and assists in the planning, organizing,
staffing and budgeting functions of the units. Also serves as back-up
for unit supervisors as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develops, maintains and controls the computerized
payroll and accounts payable system. This involves the testing/developing
and implementation of system upgrades to insure the integrity of
the data/information. Analyzes and identifies system problems and
works with system programmers to resolve the problems.
Supervises the payment of salaries/wages and fringe
benefits. This includes base pay, supplemental benefits, overtime,
shift differential, hourly payments and fringe benefits. Ensures
the payment of benefit premiums to vendors and reconciliation of
premium payments. Includes development of rule codes and reporting
to ensure reconciliation of pre-established controls with system-generated
output. Provides audit of system outputs to verify output data/information.
Maintains and controls the withholding of federal,
state and Medicare tax. Interprets the federal/state guidelines
to ensure compliance with laws and fiscal rules. Prepares and reports
the withholding on monthly, quarterly and year-end basis. This involves
ordering documents, reconciling accounting data, printing documents
and filing appropriate forms, as well as incorporating changes into
the system.
Develops and maintains the sub-system to support
the reporting and transmission of data/information from the payroll
operation which includes the direct deposit system, Colorado Personnel
Payroll System (CPPS), insurance/fringe benefits, and retirement
plans. Updates all changes in deductions and earn codes.
Supervises and ensures compliance with rules and
policies related to travel expense, general purchasing and accounts
payable procedures. Conducts training on campus relating to travel
and expense reporting. Accumulates data and prepares year-end 1099s.
Assists the Controller with fiscal year-end processing
and the preparation of financial statements. Prepares and files
quarterly tax and unemployment insurance reports. Verifies new enployees'
social security numbers using the SSA-EVS system. Prepares W2 and
1099 forms.
Supervises the reallocation of procurement card
purchases and conducts annual procurement card audits to ensure
compliance with state fiscal rules.
Directly manages four employees in Payroll and Accounts
Payable. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and
evaluation of these units. Supervisory responsibilities include
interviewing, recommending hiring, training employees, planning,
assigning and directing work, appraising performance, recommending
employee discipline, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Earned Bachelor's
degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an accounting
emphasis from an accredited four-year college or university, plus
a minimum of two years experience in a related field, or an Associate's
degree in accounting plus four years of closely related experience
are required. A master's or advanced degree in accounting or related
field is preferred. Supervision/management of accounting staff,
accounting or auditing experience with colleges, universities, and/or
the State of Colorado, experience with Banner (the College's information
system), and CPA experience preferred.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, administrative
appointment.
SALARY: $50,000 - $55,000/year, commensurate
with qualifications. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.
Review of applications will begin April 7, 2008.
APPLICATION: Submit a completed Mesa State
College Exempt and Professional Staff job application (available
at www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf),
letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, and a current resume
with the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional
references to:
Assistant Controller Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820; Fax: 970 248-1061
Mesa State College requires background investigation
for employment.
Mesa State College is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.
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