Pima Community College
Specialist 2: Accounting
The Accounting Specialist 2 provides administrative support for the financial operations of a college department. Coordinates and monitors financial activity for departments. Approves charges made from staff members in support of daily operations and audits travel requests and expense reports. Provides budget analysis for department management. Manages department purchase reimbursements. Duties and Responsibilities: Compiles, inputs, and analyzes financial data, reviews encumbrances and expenditures Provides customer service via several platforms such as in person, over the phone, through email, or virtually Maintains financial records; identifies and resolves alerts, errors, and accounting discrepancies Monitors and reconciles payroll deductions Processes invoices, credit memos, and requests for payment. Performs general ledger expenditure transfers to correct accounting transactions Reviews and updates travel requests and expense reports Prepares, monitors, and updates daily activity of departmental travel purchases Oversees the College's Travel and Entertainment credit card program Enters, processes, and approves travel card transactions Coordinates requisitions for reimbursement payments Provides budget analysis; ensures proper allocations and budget availability Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED and one to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience or an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above Preferred: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study Three to five years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience Additional Information: Passport Agent Certification may be required Notary Public Commission may be required The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions Skill in effective communication (both written and oral) Skill in positive, productive, and flexible customer service Skill in problem solving Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
The Accounting Specialist 2 provides administrative support for the financial operations of a college department. Coordinates and monitors financial activity for departments. Approves charges made from staff members in support of daily operations and audits travel requests and expense reports. Provides budget analysis for department management. Manages department purchase reimbursements. Duties and Responsibilities: Compiles, inputs, and analyzes financial data, reviews encumbrances and expenditures Provides customer service via several platforms such as in person, over the phone, through email, or virtually Maintains financial records; identifies and resolves alerts, errors, and accounting discrepancies Monitors and reconciles payroll deductions Processes invoices, credit memos, and requests for payment. Performs general ledger expenditure transfers to correct accounting transactions Reviews and updates travel requests and expense reports Prepares, monitors, and updates daily activity of departmental travel purchases Oversees the College's Travel and Entertainment credit card program Enters, processes, and approves travel card transactions Coordinates requisitions for reimbursement payments Provides budget analysis; ensures proper allocations and budget availability Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED and one to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience or an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above Preferred: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study Three to five years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience Additional Information: Passport Agent Certification may be required Notary Public Commission may be required The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions Skill in effective communication (both written and oral) Skill in positive, productive, and flexible customer service Skill in problem solving Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships