To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Operations Coordinator assists with financial general ledgers for the Facilities and Public Safety Department.  Responsible for accounts payable and receivable, departmental quarterly budget reviews, budget planning and system administration for contract management. Position reports to the Vice President of Operations.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. 
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.  
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.  
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.  
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.  

• Provide guidance and training to the budget and financial planning processes. Including oversight of financial transactions for general ledgers
• Supervise, administer and audit monthly p-card reconciliation process. 
• Partner with the Finance department on financial expectations related to the college purchasing procedures. 
• Create, communicate and execute financial process improvement strategies
• Maintain and monitor appropriate financial compliance and internal control standards
• Ensure all financial processes and accounting compliances are completed with accuracy. Develop SOP’s related to these processes  
• Provide assistance for annual audits for the college and related entities 
• Participate in divisional leadership team meetings.  
• Coordinate documentation of the departmental contract management software 
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Able to represent the College in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and commitment to customer service attitude while maintaining sound business practices.    
• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and general public.
• Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.  
• Attention to detail and an ability to multitask in completing complex tasks with accuracy.
• High level of skill in the application of collaborative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in an atmosphere with frequent interruptions. Maintain a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated using proper organizational and communication skills.
• Able to interact with diverse personalities.
• Thorough knowledge of Kirkwood policies and procedures with the ability to understand and interpret clearly and accurately.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• Associate’s degree
• 3 years of administrative, finance or accounting experience 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience with Datatel software.
• Possess solid accounting background

• Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with financials in a Higher Education environment.