Financial Accountant

Position Details

Position Information


Posting Number
AS558P


Position Title
Financial Accountant


Contract Length
12 months


Class Summary


Performs a broad scope of professional accounting activities requiring experienced, professional knowledge and application of accounting and General Ledger (GL) reconciliation accounting principles and practices. Performs a wide range of detailed/complex accounting and advisory functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, pronouncements from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Provides backup and support to the Controller and Accounts Payable staff, as required.

Candidates Eligible to Apply
Internal/External


Position Type
Exempt Staff


Employment Status
Full Time


Position Funding Type
Regular

Posting Detail Information


Minimum Education/Training/Experience


Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance, and three (3) years maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts with progressive accounting experience, and three (3) years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close, and two (2) years working in the Education Industry

Preferred Education/Training/Experience


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a Finance, four (4) years maintaining and reconciling general ledger and bank accounts, four (4) years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close, and two (2) years working in the Education Industry. Ellucian: Colleague or Banner Financial experience helpful.

Minimum Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations
• Minimum three (2) years' General Ledger Accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month end deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, preparing journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Minimum 2 years' experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
• Ability to independently identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with AP, AR, Banking Institutions, and/or other business units
• Ability to reconcile fixed and capital asset accounts and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Use of computers and related word processing and spreadsheet software application programs
• 10-key proficient
• Preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
• Interpreting financial records and statements
• Basic knowledge and experience in supervision
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum four (4) years' General Ledger Accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and ERP accounting systems
• Minimum four (4) years' experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
• Experience reconciling fixed and capital asset accounts and knowledge of fixed asset capitalization policies and depreciation methodologies
• Experience supporting external audits and schedules
• Minimum (2) years working in the Education Industry

Licensing/Certification Requirements


None

Job Duties

• Perform regular, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding transactions and discrepancies.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries to ensure accurate and timely posting of budget transfers, benefit reallocation, and other financial transactions.
• Monthly reconciliation of fixed and capital asset reports ensuring activity is accurately recorded and supported.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by meeting established deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of account balances.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Operations, Banking Institutions, and other departments to investigate and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings as assigned.
• Review balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reconciliation workpapers in accordance with company retention policies.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and ad hoc financial analysis, as assigned.

Physical Requirements


Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Minimum Salary Range
$55,673


Mid Point Salary Range

Maximum Salary Range
$75,160


Posting Open Date
10/12/2026


Posting Close Date

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicant


Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state "unknown" for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

EEO Statement


College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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