About This Position
Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Controller for the Business Office. This individual will:
- Supervise general business functions of the Business Office including payroll and accounts payable/purchasing.
- Prepare, enter, and maintain journal entries for the College as needed.
- Establish and maintain a proper system of accounting, purchasing, inventory control, payroll, financial and budgetary control.
- Cross train in payroll processing and serve as back-up to Accountant – Payroll & Financial as needed.
- Serve as accountant for the Rend Lake College Foundation.
- Assist in the entry to and maintenance of the general ledger chart of accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, and year-end reports, and Uniform Financial Reporting Statements.
- Supervise assigned duties of subordinate positions.
- Prepare local, state, and federal reports on a timely basis.
- Provide financial analysis data to college administrative offices.
- Maintain budgetary control and review of college account lines.
- Perform financial instrument management functions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited institution required; Master's preferred.
- Five years' experience in accounting or finance background preferred.
- Community college experience preferred.
- All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process
Salary & Benefits
- Salary $70,000 - $75,000 or commensurate with experience.
- Full benefits.
- Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
How To Apply
TO APPLY:
Please visit www.rlc.edu/jobs
Tentative start date: To be negotiated
Application deadline: July 7th, 2025, or until filled
For more information contact:
Kim Rogers
Human Resources Director
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1228
or e-mail to hr@rlc.edu
Application should include:
- Cover Letter
- Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Title IX & disability access
Rend Lake College is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Rend Lake College does not discriminate in any of its policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law. Questions about Title IX or Disability Access may be directed to titleix@rlc.edu or das@rlc.edu, respectively.
