Career Center
Posted: 20-Oct-23
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,608-$80,000
Internal Number: 2023179
Property Management Accountant*
Posting Details
| POSTING INFORMATION | |
| Internal Title | Property Management Accountant* |
| Position Type | Classified |
| Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty |
| Pay Band | 7 |
| Level | 3 |
| Department | Institutional Advancement |
| Job Purpose | Property Management Accountant is responsible for oversight, management, and inventory of College of Charleston Foundation owned property, including Stono Preserve, study abroad residences in Trujillo Spain, buildings / parking lots in Charleston, artifacts and collections, sailboats, and a wide range of additional assets that support key programs of the College of Charleston. This position will work closely with outsourced property managers, contractors, attorneys, and architects, along with the College of Charleston Facilities Management and Auxiliary Services divisions, to ensure all assets are maintained in good quality operating condition and used in manner consistent with applicable donor restrictions and municipal regulations. This position will also be responsible for accounting duties as assigned to aid in the monthly close process. Accounting responsibilities will include assisting the team with Accounts Payable processing, fixed asset tracking, asset acquisition and disposition journal entries, depreciation calculations, lease management responsibilities, and additional accounting or administrative responsibilities as required. This position will also engage with third party auditors and field questions and requests for support as required. |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelors degree required, preferably in accounting, business administration, or real |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Must be able to use Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. |
| Additional Comments Regarding Position | Must be physically capable of traversing rough terrain, climbing stairs, and will be |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. **Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
| Salary | **$60,608 - $80,000 |
| Posting Date | 10/20/2023 |
| Closing Date | 11/17/2023 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | 2023179 |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. |
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Job Duties
| Job Duties | |
| Activity | Oversees planning and execution of Property Management for all property owned by the Foundation on an individual basis. Coordinates with the College of Charleston Facilities Management team, Auxiliary Services team, other campus constituents, outsourced property managers, attorney, architects, and contractors for the maintenance and repair of Foundation property. The position will ensure compliance with safety regulations, tax compliance / regulations, insurance requirements, and State policies. Responsible for oversight, management, and annual inventory of College of Charleston Foundation owned property, including Stono Preserve, study abroad residences in Trujillo Spain, buildings / parking lots in Charleston, artifacts and collections, sailboats, and a wide range of additional assets that support key programs of the College of Charleston. This role will serve as the Foundation’s liaison to the Lowcountry Open Land Trust, Historic Charleston Foundation, Charleston County Greenbelt program, lessees/lessors, vendors, and other external partnerships. Works with the Finance Director of College of Charleston Foundation and College of Charleston Foundation Property Committee Chair to support the planning, orchestration, and recording Board Property Committee meetings. Additional Property responsibilities may be assigned as needed. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 45 |
| Activity | Administers accounting processes such as certain monthly close processes, Accounts Payable processing, rent journal entries, asset acquisition and disposition journal entries, depreciation calculations, and additional accounting responsibilities as assigned. The position will also perform annual inventory counts and be responsible for tracking all Foundation owned assets to ensure all are maintained in quality condition, in manner consistent with applicable donor restrictions and municipal requirements. The position will be responsible for maintaining annual inventory records, which will be routinely updated and improved to better track Foundation owned assets. This position will also engage with third party auditors and field questions and requests for support as required. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 45 |
| Activity | Supports Director of Finance with strategic initiatives and special projects to support the College and Institutional Advancement, as required by supervisor. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
