Accountant (Part-Time) Summer Intern

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We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Review, analyze, and reconcile various accounts on the general ledger and the subsidiary ledger for accuracy including areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries for general ledger accounts, updating documentation as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of reports by preparing and reviewing data required by various reporting agencies including local, state or federal.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, and statistical data related to the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and accounting systems
• Knowledge of GASB, GAAP, and accounting best practices
• Knowledge of Excel and Word
• Willingness to take initiative, prioritize and perform proactively
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Effective organizational and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel and with internal and external partners

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

 
Requirements
High School diploma or enrolled in college accounting courses.
**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Employment Type:

Compensation:

Hourly

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu.

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.