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Assistant Director of Accounting Services / Accounting Supervisor Principal
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Assistant Director of Accounting Services / Accounting Supervisor Principal

Century College

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Posted:
January 1, 2026
Location:
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Job DescriptionPosition PurposeThis position is responsible for the supervisory and operational management of the Business Office?s accounting services department. Responsibilities include but not limited to: general accounting, grants accounting, payroll compensation allocation, accounts receivable (student billing and tuition collections, student payments and collection, third-party billing, cashiering and providing excellent customer service), student financial aid disbursement and refund, student payroll, banking deposits and reconciliation, equipment of fixed assets management, customer billing and payment, Purchasing Card administration and training, parking and Foundation deductions, financial reporting, ERP security management, and internal and external audit compliance.In this capacity, the position is responsible for providing technical and operational financial support to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and develops and maintains internal controls, financial systems, and business procedures across assigned accounting areas. The position continuously reviews operating procedures and staff skills to implement continuous improvement plans resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness. The position exercises supervisory responsibility with limited oversight, exercising sound judgment and accountability to support the College's fiscal integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness.This position works closely with the Vice President of Finance and Administration and Associate Vice President of Finance and Auxiliary Services by producing special accounting plans, reports, and analyses involving complex accounting methods and principles as a basis for executive decision making.Position Responsibilities Provide supervision of assigned personnel (accounting officers, accounting clerks, and accounting technicians) includes, hiring, coaching, developing, promoting, rewarding, assigning and reviewing work, directing staff, disciplining, suspending, and discharging.Provide leadership and oversight to the following areas: general accounting, accounts receivable, student payroll, student billing, payments, and collections, third party billing, refund and financial aid disbursements, and the daily reconciling of college receipts.Set up all the tuition calculation tables. Make modifications to the tables as needed. Ensure proper tuition rates, standard and special course fees are loaded each semester.Prepare college financial statements and other internal and external financial reports.Manage the refund or late withdrawal petition process.Salary Range:$34.11 - $49.39/hour(DOQ ? Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in accounting, finance, or closely related area. A bachelor?s degree may substitute for 12 months of experience and an associate?s degree for 6 months.A minimum of 2 years? experience supervising accounting, business, and/or finance professionals.Extensive knowledge of financial management information systems, including accounting, finance, and personnel modules.Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Ability to plan, assign, coach and direct the work of a large number of professional and semiprofessional accounting employees.Ability to develop and implement procedures to increase effectiveness and efficiency of employees.Ability to prepare and interpret complex fiscal records and reports, recognize problems, and effect solutions.Ability to analyze accounting data sufficient to reconcile accounts and evaluate and guide the work of professional and technical accounting/finance staff.Good communication, speaking, writing, and listening skills.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, public, and other employees.Strong computer skills in the following programs are essential to sufficiently query and compile records and reports:Databases (Access)Spreadsheet (Excel)Word Processing (Microsoft Word)Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows)Power BIPreferred QualificationMaster?s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related area.Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Experience in government accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements.Working knowledge of state?s appropriation, budgetary, and accounting systems (Workday, SWIFT, SCUPPS, SEMA4, and ISRS).Supervisory experience in a collective bargaining environment.Knowledge of Minnesota State policies, procedure and practices Experience in Higher Education.Other RequirementsTo facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver?s license background check. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Monday ? Friday 8:00am ? 4:30pmTelework (Yes/No)Yes - *Century currently operates in a hybrid work environment. The hiring manager will provide guidance to the type of work environment at/following the interview process. Application ProcedureInternal Applicants - Please make sure your applications materials reflect how you appear in Workday.All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for ?Browse Jobs ? Employees? in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.External Applicants - Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials.Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access thecareer siteto search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.Please upload the following documents to your application. Cover letter/letter of interest. Current resume.Copy of Professional Certificates and Licenses (i.e.: CPA - if possess).You can upload the required application documents under the cover letter/resume section with a maximum total of 5 documents.If you have more than that then they will need to combine documents to upload. Photographs do not download with the rest of your application documents, so please make sure all your documents are PDF or Word documents.These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg) and are required for your application to be considered complete so not attaching all the required documentation will not allow you to move forward in the process.Candidates having issues with job applications (i.e., unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email:careers@minnstate.edu . Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to jobs@century.eduFor additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, https://www.century.edu/home/employment/, click on Current Employment Opportunities for more information. AboutCentury College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we servenearly18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.We offerdegrees, diplomas, certificates, and coursesin general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, andnon-credit workforce training.With variousstudent supportandstudent lifeopportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.As a ?community? college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.Century College. Discover What?s Next!To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit https://www.century.edu/ or www.minnstate.eduFor questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at jobs@century.eduNotice of Annual Security Report Availability: Century College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the Century College Department of Public Safety website at https://www.century.edu/home/public-safety If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can contact the Century College Department of Public Safety on East Campus room E1411 or by calling 651-444-2910.Link to Century College?s Non-Discrimination Statementhttps://www.century.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement

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About Century College
At Century College, we are passionate about our mission and the role we play in transforming our students' lives, our communities, and the broader world. As a college of the community, we serve a variety of important roles, including transfer preparation, occupational preparation, business and industry training, continuing education, and personal enrichment each of which we believe is critical in supporting our community and developing a strong and resilient workforce and populace. In doing this work, we are committed to partnering with the individuals, organizations, and K-12 institutions in our community, to ensure that we remain accessible and provide a clear pathway to higher education for our increasingly diverse and underserved populations. At the center of our mission is the success of our students. We believe that this success is about more than just "the numbers," public accountability, and meeting or exceeding benchmarks. It is about people transforming their lives, and helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities that can, in turn, transform their families and their broader communities. In fulfilling this mission, we are committed to sustaining rigor in o...ur work holding high standards and expectations for both our students and for ourselves, and approaching our work with compassion working with integrity and caring, accepting people where they are and moving them forward without sacrificing standards or expectations.
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