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

This position reports directly to the Accountant IV position responsible for 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 other fields of accounting and with three [3] 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 at http://www.wes.org http://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. Software programs: Microsoft Office programs, MIP, SIS, and Microix.

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 a personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old; and
6. Court report (criminal background check) under six months old.

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.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.)

Official and hard copies of college transcripts are required to be mailed/electronically sent directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.