Accountant

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

1d•$57,773 - $72,216•Onsite

About The Position

The accountant’s expertise will contribute to developing a plethora of high-impact deliverables for the Business Services Office. Accountants are responsible for financial accounting activities, including preparing financial reports and statements, monitoring account activities, resolving compliance issues for restricted accounts, and assisting with audits, month-end, and year-end close. Your contributions will be crucial in the Business Services Office becoming a highly efficient and effective Center of Excellence (CoE).

Requirements

Two years of related work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Knowledge of automated financial systems.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of financial reporting and auditing processes.
Skills in maintaining an established work schedule.
Skills in effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Skills in effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Skills in preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
Skills in assisting with monthly and year-end close activities.
Skills in collaborating with staff to resolve financial reporting and audit process matters.
Skills in maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Skills in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
Technology Skills: Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
Technology Skills: Use automated financial systems.

Nice To Haves

Four years of work experience in accounting.
Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Responsibilities

Prepares journal entries, reviews, reconciles and analyzes general ledger accounts.
Monitors and reconciles reports to the general ledger transactions for accuracy.
Assures compliance with external agency requirements and informs management of any modifications or additions to reporting requirements.
Assists with preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, ad hoc reports, and other financial accounting statements.
Creates or assists with developing procedures to improve departmental workflows.
Liaises with internal and external business partners as required.
Assists with the annual audit process as required.
Stays current with new accounting pronouncements related to financial reporting for higher education.
Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations and determines the handling of transactions within designated limits.
Collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve financial reporting and audit preparation matters.
Assists with month-end and fiscal year-end close and other duties as needed.
Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
Prepares custom reports by studying variances, preparing and reviewing budgets, and developing forecasts.
Complies with state and federal requirements by studying regulations, adhering to requirements, and collaborating with leadership on the required actions.
Demonstrates integrity, respect, discretion, and professionalism in all business dealings.