Accountant

SUMMARY

The Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for, and assisting with, a wide variety of accounting and financial tasks. The Accountant should be detail oriented, self motivated and willing to assist with day-to-day accounting operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Accounting, and a minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
2. Familiarity with basic accounting practices.
3. Familiarity with accounting software and higher education a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Providing accounting and financial support, including
2. 1. Preparing account reconciliations of Banking and GL accounts; resolving discrepancies
   2. Daily verification of debits and credits in Bank Accounts
   3. Accounts Receivable
   4. Journal and Data entry and Accurate Record Keeping
   5. Month End, Quarter and Year End tasks
   6. Budgeting and Forecasting
   7. Accounts Payables
3. Payroll processing
4. Assisting with Capital project records and capital project correspondence, transactions, and reporting.
5. Maintaining all College commercial insurance reports and records.  Assisting with applications, renewals, and claims.
6. Assisting Purchasing Clerk as needed, including with assisting in  bid process
7. Assisting Senior Accountant(s) as needed.
8. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills –
9. Maintaining accounting records
10. Compiling data and assisting with reporting
11. Providing customer service to students and staff
12. Providing support and/or back-up to Administration and Finance operations as assigned by the Director of Budgeting and Finance.
13. Support with internal and external audits
14. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
15. Excellent communication and problem solving skills
16. General administrative tasks
17. Performing other duties as assigned.