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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II

Salary

$20.71 Hourly

Location

Sterling, CO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

GJR-000144 6/25

Department

Northeastern Junior College

Opening Date

06/09/2025

Closing Date

6/17/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Northeastern Junior College, 100 College Drive, Sterling, CO 80751

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Samantha Roberts, 970-521-6661, [email protected]

Type of Announcement

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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GJR-000144 06/25; Finance

Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Colorado Community College System, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling, located 128 miles northeast of Denver. Northeastern delivers a big-school experience at a small-school price. The numbers add up: 900 full-time students from around the world, more than 2,000 part-time students, more than 80 programs of study, and residence halls for more than 575 students. Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Colorado Community College System, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling, located 128 miles northeast of Denver. The community of approximately 12,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western-agricultural lifestyle. You will admire the friendly culture of Northeastern Junior College and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:

+ Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.

+ Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.

+ An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

Note: Typical work schedule for this part time position will be 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (30 hours per week). Occasional travel may be required. Applicant selected for hire will be required to acquire working knowledge of and the ability to utilize Banner, via training provided subsequent to hire.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from [email protected] and 'cccs.edu' addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

Description of Job

This position is located in the Cashier's Office at Northeastern Junior College and will provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff and community members to meet financial service needs in the Business Office. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Post student receipts on account by entering payments into the Students Accounts Receivable System. Assist students and parents in setting up payment plans via NELNET for their accounts. Issue and post bookstore promissory notes for individual students. Classify, and record all revenues for the financial activity of the College for State Appropriated, Restricted, and Agency Funds according to GMP, GASB, AICPA, NACUBO, State Board for Community College and Occupational Education (SBCCOE), Colorado Community College System (CCCS), State and Federal Guidelines. Issue, sell and record all Diesel Parking passes to students.

Customer service via the telephone, route incoming calls, take messages, give information and answer questions. Reconciling cash drawer and varying cash on hand meets business needs. Prepares bank deposits by batching daily money received, preparing the banking deposit slip daily by requesting or sending cash. Classifies miscellaneous cash receipts by correctly posting them into the correct Subledger or General Ledger Account. Reconciling and resetting petty cash funds for the campus activities held. If there is discrepancies the position must research the discrepancy and resolve the issue. May be required to work as a cashier at college functions and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

Residents and non-residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H8B2XXACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21OGNoQWtLMWNHQ00/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-XOYdpJtCT4usXJgw114fDA)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Two (2) years of technical accounting experience which must include cash handling experience and accuracy in making change, counting Large Denominations and drawer reconciliations, Proficient with 10 Key Calculator, Knowledge in Word, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Programs. T he technical accounting experience must have been performed as a main function of the job. Daily interaction with students, faculty and staff requires that this position have strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary for success in this position. Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements on the application; your application must be completed in detail documenting your experience (part-time experience will be pro-rated).

OR

Education and Experience:

Two years (60 semester credits) of college, university or non-correspondence business school from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or related field may substitute for the technical accounting experience as listed above but not for the accounts receivable experience. You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application in order to be considered. You may redact age-related information on your transcript.

Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to independently drive company vehicles. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide NJC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.

Highly Desirable: The highly desirable candidate will possess the following: Experience working with Banner, especially in the Student and/or Accounts Receivable modules. Prior experience accurately handling a cash drawer in an Accounting Office. Familiar with Colorado Fiscal Rules. Recent intermediate-level experience using Microsoft Excel 365 spreadsheets including the use of functions such as vlookup and creating pivot tables. Understand and determine appropriate rules and regulations from various sources. Attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Experience with problem solving processes.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Important Note To Applicants:Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application. NJC recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.

Comparative Analysis Process: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations: As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jeri Estrada, at [email protected] or call 970-521-6730.

Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Jeri Estrada, at [email protected] or call 970-521-6730.

Address Confidentiality Program: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

For information regarding Northeastern Junior College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the NJC Publication website under "About NJC": http://www.njc.edu/publications/. For a hard copy report please contact 970-521-6657.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire?

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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license as required for this position?

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Please describe your technical accounting experience as it relates to this position.

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Describe your experience with Banner, Microsoft Office and other software applications.

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Explain how you have used Microsoft Excel in the workplace and what you consider your level of experience is working with Excel.

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