Staff Accountant

This position performs accounting duties in support of college operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

• Assists with general ledger maintenance

• Prepares monthly and yearly journal enters, cash entries, and inter-fund transfers

• Reconciles assigned accounts and generates periodic reports

• Assists in monthly reconciliation of the operating account

• Prepares the submission of salary and travel files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts

• Prepares the submission of payment and obligation files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts

• Recommends procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external use

• Maintains the college unclaimed property account and ensures compliance with state unclaimed property requirements

• Compiles financial information and assists in yearly closeout in preparation of the annual financial report.

• Maintains the college’s asset management system

• Performs related duties

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Knowledge of college and university system policies and procedures

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs

• Knowledge of Board of regents Policy and Procedures

• Skill to make timely decisions

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers

• Skill in decision making and problem solving

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Skill in oral and written communication

• Ability to administer established policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated