The Board of Governors of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following full-time position:
Financial Accountant
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reports to: Bursar
Purpose: To assist the Bursar in the operations of the Finance Department
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise the Accounts Officers and Driver.
- Sign Purchase Orders for approved requisitions.
- Approve petty cash vouchers for approved requisitions.
- Verify the following: (a) daily receipts with the prepared bank Deposit Book to ensure that all funds collected daily are being deposited to the bank daily; (b) daily entries posted for revenue.
- Arrange daily deposits to the bank.
- Assist with the verification of student invoices in the accounting system against the information in the student information system.
- Assist with responding to student queries made by phone, email or in person on billing or other financial matters.
- Monitor the following to ensure they are correctly posted in the accounting system by the cashier: (a) emailed weekly registration lists from the Office of the Registrar; (b) online receipts.
- Reconcile accounts transactions with the various departments.
- Prepare student payment plans, salary deductions and credit memos for approval by the Bursar.
- Prepare monthly reports on accounts receivable, payment plans and salary deductions.
- Communicate with students by mail, email, phone or in person to pursue collection of balances.
- Email monthly statements to customers in the accounting system.
- Assist with the provision of documents and information to the internal and external auditors.
- Provide other reports and reviews as requested by the Bursar.
- Serve on institutional committees and teams as requested.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the Bursar.
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants must possess at least 1-3 years experience an Accounting position
- A Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and budgeting processes is essential.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
Qualified applicants should submit
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)
- Two references with telephone number and e-mail address
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the CFBC.
Applications should be sent as one PDF file to: [email protected] and Addressed to:
The Chair
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College,
P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 16 August 2024.