Accountant I

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to perform and lead the general accounting functions within the Finance department. The position is responsible for entering and maintaining financial information in the general ledger and preparing and analyzing various fiscal and financial reports. This is accomplished by reconciling, reviewing, analyzing and investigating balance sheet and revenue and expense accounts; creating, analyzing and posting journal entries; maintaining files and records; preparing reports and filings for outside agencies; communicating with other departments to develop processes, implement initiatives, resolve technical problems and verify information; assisting with audit functions; and compiling information for use in financial reports. Other duties include performing physical inventories; main point of contact for banks and financial institutions associated with the College; serving as a backup to certain members of Finance; developing and maintaining PCI Compliance procedures; and serving on various committees. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education:

Associates Degree Required Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience required,

Including:

Processing vendor payments and reimbursement Managing invoicing and tracking receipts

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to reconcile, review, and analyze various accounts by developing spreadsheets, reconciling ledger accounts to subledgers, and reviewing reports from credit card processors, bank websites, and the College information system Experience monitoring cash flow by overseeing deposits and withdrawals and reviewing unusual account activity to maintain acceptable balances Ability to reconcile the College checking account monthly and assist the Accounts Payable department with vendor and student payment research Experience supporting monthly reporting and audits through preparation and posting of journal entries, management of data transfers, organization of financial documentation, and development of audit schedules Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel