Employment Opportunity
EO No: 2020-088
J/4/B-J/7/B $10,017.00-$11,287.00 PA
National Campus/Bussiness Office
P.O. Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941
Mission Statement:
The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Core Values:
This position reports directly to the Accountant IV position responsible Payables.
Process the payment for vendors in national and state campuses. Ensure completeness of document submitted for payment. Process timely refund checks for national and state campuses. Process and monitor monthly contracts of the college. Reconcile and monitor vendor accounts. Assist students, faculty and staff in processing Travel Authorizations (TAs) loans, and other services of Business Office. Analyze accounts and prepare necessary adjusting entries. Supervise work study and other special contracts assign at business office. Assist in servicing students, staff, faculty and other clients at the Business Office Counter. Assist year-end external audit work. Handle other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
Bachelor’s degree from a US accredited College in Accounting, business administration or related fields that include coursework in financial accounting and others fields of accounting and with four [4] years of experience in progressively responsible professional accounting or related field. Certified Public Accountant preferred. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services athttp://www.wes.org. Must have at least four years of progressive experience in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and internal control. Must be proficient in in using Excel and other Microsoft office suite and must have at least four (4) years’ experience in using any accounting software.
Knowledge of: principles, practices, and techniques of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted methods of evaluating financial performance. Ability to: prepare and analyze financial statements, policies and procedures, and discern internal control and related problems; communicate effectively; work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions. At least four years of supervisory experience in accounting or related field is preferred.
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- 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);
- COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
- A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
- Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
- A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
- Court clearance under 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 August 28 or a suitable pool is established followed by screening by the committee or until fill. 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 and Procedure Manual.