Accounting Specialist II

The Accounting Specialist II is responsible for managing the full functionality of student accounts operations. This position ensures accurate and timely processing of financial aid disbursements, refunds, scholarships, finance holds, reconciliations, and reporting.

This role performs a broad scope of accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliation, financial data interpretation, and account analysis. The position works independently under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates across departments to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience in accounting, bookkeeping, student accounts, finance services, or related work.

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of community college accounting procedures and fiscal procedures; principles of data processing.
• Ability to learn and interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting college accounting and fiscal operations; and to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws governing college fiscal policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Federal financial aid regulations for the disbursement and return of funds, FERPA, Red Flag Rules and other regulations relating to student accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve technical accounting issues.
• Experience with Banner Finance or similar integrated financial system.
• Ability to perform internal audits.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

• A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
• Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
• A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records:
• Veterans Preference information: