Accountant

This position is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of restricted funds while ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations.
This is a Support Staff union position as stated in the Support staff collective bargaining agreement- Grade 12Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, posting and reconciling of accounting records, timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual financial reports, miscellaneous billings/deposits, account allocations, account reconciliations, and unclaimed property filings.
OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.Bachelor's degree in related field required; degree in Accounting preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience Required:
One (1) to two (2) years of Accounting experience.
Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements:
* Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro
* Ability to communicate with internal colleagues and external agencies
* Must be detail-oriented and have strong financial analytical skills.
* Time and task management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
* Ability to adapt to changing situations.
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:
Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.
Employee Classification: Support Staff