Accountant Fixed Assets

Midland College•Midland, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Midland College is seeking an Accountant Fixed Assets to manage the fixed asset inventory system, including entering additions, disposals, and transfers. This role is crucial for facilitating the annual fixed asset audit, updating property records, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The position involves preparing various financial documents such as journal entries, interdepartmental charges, sales tax reports, and unclaimed property reports. Additionally, the accountant will review W-9 forms, prepare 1099s, record donations, process check requests, and print checks. Midland College is a dynamic institution committed to transforming lives through education and driving economic growth in the Permian Basin. We value a culture of YES, STUDENTS, and ACT, seeking adaptable and resilient individuals who are energized by change and dedicated to student success.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a similar degree, with at least 9 hours in accounting
Alternatively, 30 hours of college credit with at least 3 hours in accounting and a minimum of two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or banking with complex reconciliation experience
Computer literacy to include proficiency with Microsoft Excel
10-key by touch

Nice To Haves

Reconciliation experience
Accounts receivable experience
Sales Tax experience
Unclaimed Property experience
W-9 & 1099 Experience
Journal Entry Experience
Non-Profit or Governmental experience

Responsibilities

Maintain fixed asset inventory system for the college, including entering fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers
Facilitate annual fixed asset inventory, review and update inventory transfers and disposals, and perform fixed asset inventory audits of selected departments
Reconcile asset additions to accounts payable records to ensure that all additions are included in the fixed asset system
Enter journal entries, budget adjustments, and other accounting transactions into the accounting system
Assist departments with questions about fixed assets
Reconcile and prepare monthly sales tax report
Record Foundation donations and enter invoices
Review W-9s for Midland College and the Midland College Foundation
Prepare, file, and print 1099s annually for Midland College and Midland College Foundation
Prepare interdepartmental charges for photocopies, media charges, and supplies
Prepare unclaimed property reports and maintain a subsidiary of unclaimed checks
Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
Maintain Foundation accounts under the direction of the Director of Accounting and Associate Director of Accounting
Assign copy codes
Print Accounts Payable, Student Refund, and Midland College Foundation checks
Prepare daily cash balance report and review positive pay on a backup basis
Other duties as assigned