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NMSBDC Principal Accountant

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chess logoChess · Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus additional specialized education.
  • 10 years of job-related experience.
  • Experience using Workday.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of federal and state financial, regulations, policies, procedures and practices including the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Department of Defense.
  • Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
  • Knowledge of finance modules .
  • Knowledge of payroll, cashier and grant modules.
  • Experience using a
  • ccounting software.
  • Advanced skill using Microsoft Excel.
  • Skills in effective listening, written and oral communication .
  • Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill to make timely decisions.
  • Skill in decision making and problem solving.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Ability to prepare complex and accurate financial reports.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships both internally and externally.
  • Ability to apply sustainability concepts into work systems.
  • Ability to apply Baldrige based management approaches.
  • Ability to use critical and evaluative thinking.
  • Ability to identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable recommendations
  • Ability to complete .
  • Ability to identify, prioritize and complete work in a strategic manner with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to lead people with diverse skills and styles to accomplish shared goals.
  • Ability to work across organizational boundaries to achieve results.
  • Ability to maintain positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence, and passion for the vision, mission and values of NMSBDC Ecosystem and Santa Fe Community College.
  • Ability to apply complex specialized knowledge to assignments.
  • Ability to work as a supportive member of a collaborative team.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.
  • Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in a standard

Benefits

Salary Grade: CS119 Minimum starting rate: $57,540.00Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors. Compensation Type:Salary Employment Type:Fixed Term (Fixed Term) FLSA:Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Position SummaryManages the financial aspects of all NMSBDC Ecosystem parts including the Small Business Development Center, APEX Accelerator and International Business Accelerator Programs and Congressional Directed Projects.Collaborates with SFCC staff, procurement leaders, and others, verifying grant compliance, facilitating budget meetings, and providing necessary updates. Answers questions and enforces obedience of specific program rules, grant mandates, SFCC regulations, and local, state and federal laws.Assists in the preparation and processing of spend authorizations, requisitions, expense reports, contracts; develops and maintains precise and supporting records. Analyze and evaluate data, to enhance organizational effectiveness.Monitors and examines expenditures for grant-related programs, confirming allowable costs are correctly charged. Tracks personnel and fringe benefits expenses, preparing journal entries, and adjusting or moving expenses.Facilitates training for the NMSBDC, APEX Accelerator, and congressionally funded project staff, teaching financial and procurement requirements. Instructs proper usage of federal, state, and New Mexico Higher Education Department resources, and accurate SFCC personnel coding.Vision insurance

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