Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Provides support to Financial Accounting by reconciling general ledger accounts; preparing and maintaining financial records and reports; assisting with monthly and year-end close processes; assisting with internal and external audit requests; and responding to requests for financial information and reports. Reports To: Director of Financial Operations Minimum Education/Experience: Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and minimum two (2) years full‑time work experience in accounting or finance related field OR an equivalent combination of education and accounting experience. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial reporting processes, Microsoft Office and accounting software, state and federal regulations. Skills in financial analysis, problem solving, communication, organization, and prioritization. Abilities to maintain confidentiality, work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and recommend process improvements. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The work is sedentary and occasionally requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The position requires frequent communication with and listening to administration, staff, faculty, students, and others to perform essential functions; accurate information exchange in various situations is essential. Frequent use of a computer, other office equipment, and mobile devices is required. Repetitive motions of hands and wrists are common. The position requires judging, observing, and assessing work accuracy, neatness, thoroughness, or making general observations. Work is performed in an indoor office setting during normal office hours, with occasional additional hours outside the normal schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. Experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP System. Previous accounting work experience at an institution of higher education. Required Training: Quarterly compliance training as assigned by the institution. Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, additional hours as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma City Community College