RANGE - $40,400.00-$45,000.00

SUMMARY

The accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for and assists 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

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 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
2. Payroll processing
3. Assisting with Capital project records and capital project correspondence, transactions, and reporting.
4. Maintaining all College commercial insurance reports and records. Assisting with applications, renewals, and claims.
5. Assisting Purchasing Clerk as needed, including with assisting in bid process
6. Assisting Senior Accountant(s) as needed.
7. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills –
8. Maintaining accounting records
9. Compiling data and assisting with reporting
10. Providing customer service to students and staff
11. Providing support and/or back-up to Administration and Finance operations as assigned by the Director of Budgeting and Finance.
12. Support with internal and external audits
13. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
14. Excellent communication and problem solving skills
15. General administrative tasks
16. Performing other duties as assigned.

Clinton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, military status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era or other statuses protected by state and federal law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the employment process should notify Human Resources as necessary.