Accountant

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.
• Student Success – Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.

• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, socio-economic background, or job type.

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following College’s procedures.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the details of a project or task.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum one to three years of occupational experience involving the creation and maintenance of accurate and detailed accounting records.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational institution or a nonprofit organization.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas).
• Experience with Workday.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with changes in accounting standards and regulations (e.g., attending workshops, obtaining CPE credits).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy.

Cultural Competence*:  Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.