Accountant

Austin Community College

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To conduct financial accounting activities including preparation of financial reports and statements; monitor account activities and handle compliance issues for restricted accounts; and provide assistance with annual audit process.

Requirements

• Automated financial systems.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Financial reporting and auditing processes.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Assisting with monthly and year-end close activities.
• Collaborating with staff to resolve matters relating to financial reporting and audit processes.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Use automated financial systems.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree.

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 the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, ad hoc reports, and other financial accounting statements.
• Develops or assists with developing procedures to improve departmental workflows.
• Interfaces with internal and external parties as required ensuring provision of accurate information.
• Provides assistance 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 matters relating to financial reporting and audit preparation.
• 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.
• Acts as backup for the manager or director of the department.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees