<p>Perform accounting activities, including reviewing and preparing journal entries and monitoring, reconciliation, and analyses of accounts, schedules, and statements, delivery of financial information, and check distribution coverage. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.Prepare various monthly reconciliations, including the Teacher Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement System (ORP), and Employee Retirement Systems (ERS).  Prepare entries to record payment to TRS.</p> <p>Review incoming journal entries for charges to various units of the College to assure accuracy and completeness. Conduct research to resolve discrepancies as necessary. Maintain data of assigned financial and accounting database. </p> <p>Reconcile bookstore charges for Student Government Association book loan and First Day Adoption Programs. Prepare check requests to pay for bookstore charges. Calculate and record Fringe Benefits quarterly for the Texas Workforce Commission Child Local Match Contribution for education classes and monthly for grants. </p> <p>Assist accountants in researching accounting data, preparing journal entries for data entry, and preparing invoices related to federal, state, and local or private grants, contracts, and other college transactions. Assist in the maintenance of the chart of accounts system. </p> <p>Provide fiscal management of local and private grants and contracts. Analyze and review expenditures and budgets for compliance with sponsors and college policies and procedures. Prepare invoices, reports, and perform drawdowns, and record receivables on time. Work closely with budget heads and program managers to ensure terms and conditions are met and adequately documented for fiscal requirements. Coordinate grant close-out activities with funding agencies and other departments. Assist with annual audits. </p> <p>Provide backup coverage in the Check Distribution area and handle the distribution of checks (accounts payable, payroll, student refunds, and federal funds). Transmit advices/stubs for direct deposit, prepare check files for transmission to the bank, and save files for department records.  </p> <p>Perform other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ol> <li>Associate's Degree and four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. </li></ol> <p> </p> <p> NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred.  The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.</p> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>Good interpersonal and organizational skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of general accounting.</p> </li><li> <p>Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.</p> </li><li> <p> Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet software to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to maintain and reconcile accounts and financial records.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to analyze and interpret accounting and financial data and detect discrepancies in financial and accounting records.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with funding agency budgets, policies, and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Effective time management, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and business contacts.</p> </li></ol> <p>Special Conditions:</p> <p> </p> <ol> <li> This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures. </li></ol> <p>Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.</p> <p>COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE.  APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted.  Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.</p> <p> </p> <p> If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy. </p> <p>A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998.  Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline.  Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.</p> <p> </p> <p>Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).</p> <p> </p> <p>Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.</p> <p> </p> <p>Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.</p> <p> </p> <p>In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.</p> <p> </p> <p>The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and use hands to handle or feel. Reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. </p>