An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
105578 Salary Information Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff! We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $52,224 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including: Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks) A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center FRS retirement and other options Professional Development and Paid Tuition Free on campus parking Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION
The Accountant assists with the maintenance of the College's funds and accounting operations. Performs account reconciliations, enters transactions (including journal entries), and provides financial reports to ensure timely and accurate financial records.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains records and required reports for accounts, projects, grants, or other items in the General Ledger, including filing monthly state reports, quarterly forecast of needs, and final reports. 2. Monitors transactions and performs required reconciliations including monitoring compliance with budgeted dollars. 3. Enters financial transactions in PeopleSoft modules, such as journal entries and budget amendments. 4. Advises departmental budget managers or project coordinators of variances and required adjustments. 5. Develops and maintains all full and part-time position control reports to ensure grant or other budgetary compliance. 6. Posts monthly closing entries, performs bank reconciliations, 1099 reporting, reviews and reconciles P-Card transactions, and completes other general accounting duties. 7. Examines purchase orders, checks, and travel requests for proper code classification and policy compliance. 8. Provides year end closing and audit support as needed. 9. Assists with system analysis and the creation of adjusting entries, including monitoring of subsystem journal from the Student and Payroll systems. 10. Reviews and audits fee proposal requests, maintains fee proposal records, ensures proper data entry of all student fees. 11. May serve as team lead to coordinate accurate and timely completion of accounting functions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field. 2. Two years progressive work experience in accounting or a related field.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
: 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field. 2. One year of professional experience in a college, university, or government fund accounting environment. 3. One year of experience using Oracle PeopleSoft Financials Management System modules.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
: 1. Knowledge of accounting, finance, and automated records systems, including the ability to apply GAAP. 2. Excellent MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook) 3. Ability to work both independently and part of a team environment. 4. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 5. Ability to interpret college policies and procedures. 6. Ability to organize and maintain financial records and files. 7. Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor. 8. Committed to working in a multicultural environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT and
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Works in an office environment. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
COLLEGE CELL PHONE USE
The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor. This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference.
