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Working Title:

Assistant Director of Accounting Services / Accounting Supervisor Principal

Institution:

Century College

Classification Title:

Accounting Supervisor Princ

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

White Bear Lake

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$34.11 - $51.28

Job Description

Position Purpose

This 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 Qualifications

+ Three 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 BI

Preferred Qualification

+ Master’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 Requirements

To 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 – 4:30pm

Telework (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 Procedure

**Internal 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 the career site to 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: [email protected] . Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to [email protected]

For 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.

About

Century 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 serve nearly 18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.

We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses (https://www.century.edu/academics/programs-degrees) in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training (https://www.century.edu/continuing-education) .

With various student support (https://www.century.edu/support-services) and student life (https://www.century.edu/campus-life) opportunities, 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.

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To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit** **https://www.century.edu/** **or** **www.minnstate.edu

For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at** **[email protected]

Notice 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 Statement

https://www.century.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

04-08-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

12-30-2025

Close Date:

02-06-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kim Claggett

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]