Employer
Rockingham Community College
Job Location
On-Site
Salary Grade
Benefits
Full-Time Benefits; NC Retirement System (TSERS)
Job Reports To
Vice President for Administrative Services
Job Category
Professional
Application Period
Opens:
Closes: 04/30/2026
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
38
Employment Type
Full-Time Staff
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or similar field from an accredited institution.
- Three years of experience in accounting and/or auditing.
- Supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure.
- Experience in higher education accounting and/or auditing.
- At least three years of community college experience.
- Experience evaluating, devising, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
- Experience with the NC Community College Information Systems (Ellucian Colleague).
Position Description
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Job Duties
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- Supervise the activities of the Senior Accountant and the Accounting Assistants (Payroll, Cashier and Accounts Payable/Collections) and provide day-to-day leadership for Business Office operations by setting performance expectations, coaching, developing and evaluating staff, and ensuring cross-training for continuity of operations.
- Prepare and submit management’s discussion and analysis, financial statements and related notes to the NC State Auditor’s Office each fiscal year.
- Prepare and submit the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit Report to the NC State Controller’s Office.
- Lead continuous improvement of accounting workflows, closing processes, various reconciliations, and internal controls by documenting procedures to ensure compliance with state and the NC Community College System (NCCCS) requirements.
- Implement and maintain a strong system of internal controls by conducting the annual EAGLE assessment to enhance efficiency, compliance and accuracy among departments. Submit required documentation to the NC Office of State Controller.
- Coordinate audits and serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors.
- Prepare Rockingham Community College Foundation’s 990 tax form annually.
- Conduct Rockingham Community College Foundation’s scholarship audit annually.
- Serve as a financial specialist to departments by providing guidance, training and technical assistance to all college employees regarding accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls.
- Monitor cash balances of state, county, institutional, money market and short-term investment (STIF) funds.
- Monitor funds invested with the NC State Treasurer and other financial institutions by investing/withdrawing funds when needed and allocating monthly interest earned to the appropriate institutional and county fund accounts.
- Review Daily Cash Analysis Report for accuracy.
- Maintain the college’s general ledger by opening and closing the ledger each fiscal year.
- Review general expense checks for accuracy of amount, account number and vendor name and address.
- Monitor and review P-Card transactions.
- Prepare budget and general journal entries.
- Perform monthly close-out procedures and verify accuracy of budgets, expenditures, and receipts. Submit monthly reports and electronic transmissions regarding state funds to the NC Community College System.
- Request and post monthly state cash certifications.
- Analyze all grants, equipment and capital projects to ensure proper accounting.
- Maintain employees’ budget access rights.
- Compare accounts receivable summary and detail reports to the general ledger to analyze and correct discrepancies.
- Perform monthly accounts receivable payment allocation processes.
- Monitor and request federal and institutional financial aid funds.
- Oversee all aspects of payroll prior to finalizing reports each month.
- Assist with budget preparation and management by supporting the annual budget development and year-round budget monitoring. Analyze revenue/expenditure trends and recommend budget amendments as appropriate.
- Complete various finance and payroll surveys, including but not limited to the annual Finance Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) reports.
- Prepare and submit annual Report of Unclaimed Property and remittance to the NC State Treasurer.
- Review bank reconciliations for the college and the Rockingham Community College Foundation, Inc.
- Ensure all tax reporting (1099, 1098-T, 941, W-2, 1042) deadlines are met.
- Manage Self Service and Etrieve relating to payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Serve on various institutional committees as assigned by the President of the college and the Vice President for Administrative Services.
- Serve in strategic planning to assure appropriate consideration of fiscal and related matters to adhere to the college’s mission, vision and values.
- Assist with the college’s accreditation process.
- Provide training in the accounting policies and procedures to faculty and staff at all levels.
- Attend business related workshops, conferences and webinars.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
How to Apply
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rockinghamcc