Job Description

POSITION: Accounting Office Manager

DEPARTMENT: KBOCC Wabanung Campus

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: President

SALARY: Grade 14

SUMMARY: The Accounting Office Manager provides administrative and operational support to the Accounting Department at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. This role ensures departmental efficiency by managing daily office operations, supervising accounting staff, supporting financial recordkeeping, and assisting in audit and reporting processes

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Required: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field plus a minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in a related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills to monitor and mentor accounting staff.
• Experience with financial accounting and reporting related to revenues and expenditures.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical skills and the ability to solve problems independently.
• Fast learner, self-starter, and reliable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills.
• Must be able to represent the college professionally and maintain confidentiality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

· Oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department to ensure efficient workflow.

· Supervise all college accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, and purchasing cards.

· Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for college leadership and external stakeholders.

· Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet reporting deadlines.

· Work closely with the REW (specify role if relevant to your audience).

· Assist with the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements.

· Ensure professional integrity, discretion, and confidentiality always.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE:

• Standard office environment
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Summer Schedule: "Green Fridays" – College closed on Fridays with flexible scheduling available.
• Free employee lunch provided daily at the campus café.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance: 80/20 Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) with up to 6% employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous accruals — minimum 4 hours per pay period for sick and vacation leave, plus paid holidays.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support services for employees and their families.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and continuing education.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and supportive policies.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTS:

Employment is contingent upon:

• Satisfactory results of a Security Background Check
• Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Pre-employment Physical

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INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Preference is given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

Preference is given to qualified veterans (DD214 required).

DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 2, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.

This position announcement summary is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks which will be required of this position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of the position will be. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of this position, nor to exclude other similar duties not mentioned. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level difficulty.

Job Type: Full-time

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