Location: Sewell,NJ, USA
The Assistant Controller is responsible for reconciling of the financial aid funds to the general ledger, as well as between campuses. The Assistant Controller will also review other functions of financial aid including the return to Title IV process for timeliness and accuracy, compliance issues regarding refunds, and drawdown of funds. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the accounting of the Rowan College Foundation at Gloucester County. Additionally, he/she will assist with various finance functions including but not limited to: accounts payable verification, account reconciliations, fixed asset inventory, and budget preparation.
Travel will be required, as this position will work on both the Gloucester and Cumberland Campuses.
* Responsible for the reconciling of all financial aid funds to the General Ledger, and between campuses.
* Provides oversight of the return of Title IV financial aid process including timeliness and random checks of student accounts each semester.
* Provides oversight for drawdown of Title IV funds from G-5 and ensures that COD and G-5 have been balanced and reconciled in a timely manner.
* Assists with Accounts Payable verification on a weekly basis.
* Assists in the reconciliation of general ledger accounts and preparation of journal entries as required.
* Responsible for the accounting of the Foundation, including preparing checks for deposit, preparation of statements to be presented at the Foundation's board meetings, as well as the statements for the annual audit.
* Assists in the Fixed Asset management system including physical inventory at end of the fiscal year.
* Assists with the preparation of the College budget.
* Assists in the preparation and updating of College policies related to Financial Services.
* Assists in the preparation of the College's annual financial report including providing assistance to the College's independent external auditors, as needed.
* Acts as a change leader in Financial Services.
* Prepares confidential materials for development of a strategic management position for the collective bargaining process.
* Performs other duties, as assigned.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Master's preferred.
* Minium five (5) years' experience in public sector accounting, higher education setting preferred.
* CPA license in the State of New Jersey preferred.
* Experience with financial aid and student accounts preferred.
* Experience with Higher Education Software, Ellucian Banner/Colleague or Anthology preferred.
* Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access
* Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours to meet department and College needs
* Ability to travel to multiple educational institutions, utilizing personal vehicle for travel
* Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners.
* Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.
If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.
OVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ's vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical activity of the position:
* Standing
* Walking
* Talking
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing
Physical requirements of the position:
* Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently
Visual acuity requirements of the position:
* The worker is required to have close visual acuity
Workplace conditions of the position:
* The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies