Accountant

Illinois College•Jacksonville, IL

7h•$45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Accountant will provide the Controller assistance on all financial-related tasks. The Accountant assists in ensuring the accounting and financial processes of the College are up to standard and ensures accurate financial reporting and control. Essential Functions: The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Work collaboratively with budget officers to answer questions and research trends Develop and maintain control systems to identify and prevent discrepancies in budgets and financial statements Support all aspects of accounting management, including billing, vendor payments, tax forms, reporting, etc. Assist in the preparation of reports for management or regulatory bodies, including external auditors Prepare journal entries Assist with fixed asset management and evaluation Supervise all student workers in the Accounting Services Department Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investment reconciliations Maintain and enforce the Purchasing and Travel polices of the College Prepare and analyze account reconciliations Assist with the Purchasing Card system Prepare daily Bookstore transactions and deposits Assist the weekly check run for positive pay and ACH management Prepare and review monthly capital budget and project reports Assist with vendor management and tax reporting of 1099 forms. Prepare accounts receivable aging reports monthly and review collectability. Serve as backup for the Accounts Payable Coordinator, and Accounting Associate

Requirements

A Bachelors degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelors degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is required
At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in accounting, required
Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
Understanding and ability to analyze data
High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Demonstrated experience in working with financial and numeric data
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work some extended hours, as needed during peak times and audits

Nice To Haves

Professional certification, desired

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with budget officers to answer questions and research trends
Develop and maintain control systems to identify and prevent discrepancies in budgets and financial statements
Support all aspects of accounting management, including billing, vendor payments, tax forms, reporting, etc.
Assist in the preparation of reports for management or regulatory bodies, including external auditors
Prepare journal entries
Assist with fixed asset management and evaluation
Supervise all student workers in the Accounting Services Department
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investment reconciliations
Maintain and enforce the Purchasing and Travel polices of the College
Prepare and analyze account reconciliations
Assist with the Purchasing Card system
Prepare daily Bookstore transactions and deposits
Assist the weekly check run for positive pay and ACH management
Prepare and review monthly capital budget and project reports
Assist with vendor management and tax reporting of 1099 forms.
Prepare accounts receivable aging reports monthly and review collectability.
Serve as backup for the Accounts Payable Coordinator, and Accounting Associate