Accountant

Midland College•Midland, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Midland College is seeking an Accountant to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of the College's financial records. This role involves reconciling various financial accounts, monitoring cash and bank accounts, recording journal entries, and preparing daily cash reports. Midland College is a dynamic institution committed to transforming lives through education and serving as a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin. The college values a solutions-oriented mindset, student success, and taking ownership to deliver meaningful results. They seek adaptable, resilient individuals energized by change, who collaborate, solve problems, and continuously improve services.

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.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
Strong numerical accuracy and data-entry skills, including 10-key proficiency by touch.
The ability to analyze financial activity, identify discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to communicate clearly and provide responsive service to employees across the College.
The ability to manage recurring deadlines and shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing complex bank, cash, receivable, or general ledger reconciliations.
Accounts receivable experience
Experience preparing and posting journal entries.
Experience with sales tax reporting.
Experience with unclaimed property reporting.
Experience with Forms W-9 and 1099.
Experience in nonprofit, governmental, or higher education accounting.
Experience working with an enterprise accounting or ERP system.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily bank activity and cash balances, administer positive pay, and prepare the daily cash balance report.
Reconcile all cash and bank accounts; maintain accurate check registers and check logs.
Prepare and post journal entries, budget adjustments, corrections, direct deposits, and other accounting transactions.
Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, including third-party receivables and ad valorem tax activity; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Assist the Director of Accounting and Associate Vice President of Accounting Activities with cash-management activities.
Maintain documentation for voided and reissued checks.
Audit petty cash accounts and supporting documentation.
Research account activity and assist departments with questions regarding balances, transactions, and corrections.
Assist with unclaimed property reports and maintain detailed records of unclaimed checks.
Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready supporting documentation.
Contribute to process improvements, strong internal controls, and responsive service across the College.
On a backup basis, prepare interdepartmental charges, the monthly sales tax report, enter Foundation donations and invoices, and support the 1099 reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.