Cabrillo College
Board Policy # 2070.40
ACCOUNTANT
CLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Accountant directs various accounting, fiscal, and budgeting functions; provides
professional level accounting; prepares complex financial reports and statements; supervises
assigned Business Office staff; and performs related duties as required or assigned.
SCOPE
Under general direction of Director of Business Services, responsible for the supervision
of various accounting, fiscal; and budgeting functions of the College; performs
management duties within the Business Services organizational structure; and provides
support functions for College programs as assigned
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Direct and supervise various accounting, fiscal, and budgeting functions of College,
including general ledger, closing books, cash management, monthly balancing of
financial records, and bank reconciliation.
Perform a variety of professional accounting work in the analysis, maintenance, and
auditing of financial and accounting records for assigned accounts and programs.
Analyze, verify, and prepare financial statements, reports, accounts, and records of
expenditures and revenues; enter information into appropriate computerized system;
make recommendations regarding the findings; maintain related files.
Prepare complex financial reports and statements.
Act as liaison with auditors, perform internal audits, and assist in the preparation for
the annual audit.
Communicate with various College personnel to provide accounting information and
support; communicate with outside contacts regarding financial information and other
accounting related issues.
Perform duties in concert with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Train, supervise and evaluate assigned Business Services staff.
Chair or serve on District/College committees as required or assigned.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in
accounting, finance, or a related field and four years of increasingly responsible
professional level experience in accounting.
Accountant
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Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; familiarity with computerized
accounting and financial reporting systems; modern office practices, procedures and
equipment.
Ability to analyze complex information and prepare financial statements and reports in
accordance with accepted accounting principles; perform duties in compliance with
applicable District rules and regulations, policies and procedures; effectively train,
supervise and evaluate the activities of others; consistently perform under the pressure
of deadlines and other administrative demands; communicate effectively verbally and
in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty,
staff, and College administration.
Desired:
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to community college
accounting operations.
AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY
The Accountant has direct supervision of designated classified employees within Business
Services, and co-signature authority for District warrants.
Established: September 14, 1998