About the Department

Manage several of the District’s accounting processes, to include Accounts Payable, Payroll, Data Control and financial reporting. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Position Duties

Oversee the operations of the Payroll Section to include approval of manual checks, check advances, all federal and state reports and communicate to College staff timesheet deadlines, and evaluate or implement any related changes in Federal and State laws as needed. Handle complaints from staff on nonpayment or payment shortage. Prepare various reports for management purposes based on payroll information. Work closely with Human Resources in resolving issues.

Oversee the operations of the Accounts Payable and Data Control sections to include approval of manual checks, review all payments over $5,000 and all reports produced in Accounts Payable, handle complaints from vendors concerning past due payments. Work closely with Purchasing department in resolving situations.

Supervise the Payroll and Accounts Payable managers. Provide personnel management guidance, including orientation, performance appraisal, coaching, personal and professional development. Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated systems or improvements to systems that increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the area’s processes.

Prepare or assist in the development of written procedures to strengthen controls and document processes. Maintain research, reconcile various financial accounts. Ensure validity of account balances. Prepare adjusting journal entries, assist external auditors in preparation of annual audits.

Compile, maintain, and submit reports in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.

Responsible for assisting with the budgeting and maintenance of various overhead accounts. Responsible for compiling the budget numbers, projections, and monitoring the accounts throughout the year and explaining any variations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Knowledge of current modern principles, practices, and methods of accounting. Internal accounting controls, budgeting, fund accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles.

3. Knowledge of financial analysis, budgetary planning, reporting procedures and requirements, computerized accounting and software applications.

4. Ability to coordinate work activities and supervise the work of subordinates.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, administrators and various outside representatives from federal, state, and local organizations.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.

Other Qualifications

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.