Accountant II General Ledger

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant II General Ledger will assist with the maintenance of general ledger functions and processes across the College. Will possess the knowledge to independently perform tasks including creation verification and execution of journal entries account analysis and reconciliation and assist with month-end processing. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of information as it flows into the general ledger systems.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title through positive influence.

• Ensure a thorough understanding of the general ledger practices to accurately create verify and execute general ledger transactions
• Manage the account analysis and reconciliations for assigned areas of responsibility including credit card activity campus card liability prepaid expenses and other various general ledger activity
• Monitor the Operating Equipment Protection Insurance program through detailed analysis to ensure timely and accurate transaction posting and reconciliation including expense approval and regular reporting.
• Manage the unclaimed property of the college requiring ongoing awareness of established federal and state regulations
• Provide assistance for month and year-end closing processes and annual audits for the college and related entities.

• Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Knowledge and implementation of financial and accounting principles and procedures
• Have the presence intelligence demeanor and verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact at all levels within and external to the college
• Must be accurate and detail oriented in daily work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish department goals and college initiatives
• Possess excellent organizational skills including the ability to plan establish priorities and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.

• Associates degree in accounting or related field
• 2 years related experience
• Experience with PCs and related software
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS :

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field

• Experience with general ledger classifications and account analysis
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague software