Accountant

The Accountant will provide the Controller assistance on all financial-related tasks. The Accountant assists in ensuring the accounting and financial processes of the College are up to standard and ensures accurate financial reporting and control.

Essential Functions:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Work collaboratively with budget officers to answer questions and research trends
• Develop and maintain control systems to identify and prevent discrepancies in budgets and financial statements
• Support all aspects of accounting management, including billing, vendor payments, tax forms, reporting, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for management or regulatory bodies, including external auditors
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist with fixed asset management and evaluation
• Supervise all student workers in the Accounting Services Department
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investment reconciliations
• Maintain and enforce the Purchasing and Travel polices of the College
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations
• Assist with the Purchasing Card system
• Prepare daily Bookstore transactions and deposits.
• Prepare monthly Sales Tax returns
• Prepare and review monthly capital budget and project reports
• Assist with vendor management and tax reporting of 1099 forms.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports monthly and review collectability.
• Serve as backup for the Accounts Payable Coordinator, and Accounting Associate

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelors degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is required
• At least 3 years progressively responsible experience in accounting, required
• Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Professional certification, desired
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Understanding and ability to analyze data
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated experience in working with financial and numeric data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work some extended hours, as needed during peak times and audits

Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Accountant
Department: Accounting Services
Reports to: Controller
Status: Full Time, Salaried $45,000-$60,000 Annually