ACCOUNTANT III

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Augusta, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is looking to fill a full-time Accountant III position. This position works independently and is responsible for advanced accounting in performing diverse and complex accounting functions. The position provides support to the System Office finance operations and college business managers in directing daily financial activities and provides functional direction to accounts payable. This position is responsible for maintaining the monthly general ledger system, reconciliations and charge distributions providing accounting support to the seven community colleges, as well as interacting with other agencies and external parties. The position will assist the Chief Financial Officer with financial reporting, special projects and analyses, as necessary. The Accountant III position is classified as a range 25 within the MSEA Support Services bargaining unit. Dependent on experience and qualifications, the position expects to pay in the vicinity of $75,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or a related field and ten years of relevant experience. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year for year basis.
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of fiscal operations and FASB/GASB.
Ability to work with automated accounting systems.
Ability to prepare and analyze financial data.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with a diverse public.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and perform independent assignments.

Responsibilities

Performing diverse and complex accounting functions.
Providing support to the System Office finance operations and college business managers in directing daily financial activities.
Providing functional direction to accounts payable.
Maintaining the monthly general ledger system, reconciliations and charge distributions.
Providing accounting support to the seven community colleges.
Interacting with other agencies and external parties.
Assisting the Chief Financial Officer with financial reporting, special projects and analyses, as necessary.