National Campus/BO
P.O. Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

 

Reporting:This position reports directly to the Accountant II position responsible for Payroll.

Reviews and checks timesheets. Checks if leaves per timesheet are supported by leave slips and if the employee has sufficient leave balance for the applied leave. Gathers special contracts and determines whether the contract is due for payment. Inputs the information of the timesheet in the payroll system. Checks the mathematical calculation of the memorandum for Financial Aid Office relating to the payment of work study. Inputs, edits and modifies the settings and set-ups of the payroll system in coordination with the Senior Payroll Accountant. Reviews the accuracy of payroll register before submitting it to Supervisor for final review. Distributes payroll checks to employees at the National campus and deposits payroll checks for State campuses at the bank. Ensures that fund is sufficient before releasing payroll check. Completes fiscal forms, records and reports in relation to Payroll based on guidelines and procedures. Ensures that personnel charges are properly charged to appropriate accounts. Analyzes accounts and prepares the necessary adjusting entries. Handles bank reconciliation. Assists in servicing students, staff, faculty and other clients at the Business Office counter. Serves on committee as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree from a US accredited institution in Accounting or related field with one (1) year progressively responsible professional experience in accounting or related field. OR an AS degree in business accounting, business administration or related fields with three (3) years of responsible professional experience in accounting or related fields to the work assignment. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services athttp://www.wes.org. Knowledge of: computer programs such as Excel and Word; principles, practices and generally accepted techniques of accounting. Ability to: work with a diverse staff, faculty and students, work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions. Experience: working with an accounting software and/or payroll system preferred. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Preferred work experience in payroll processing and ability to use MIP system

Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
6. Court/police clearance not more than 6 months old.

 

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

                                    Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei  FM  96941

 (U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until _May 7, 2016_ followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.  All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy Manual.