Accounting Specialist

Lincoln Land Community College•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Join Lincoln Land Community College as an Accounting Specialist and support the College’s financial operations, cash management, and fiscal stewardship. The role monitors and reconciles daily bank and investment account activity, accurately records and tracks cash inflows and outflows, and safeguards the integrity of the College’s financial records. It processes incoming and outgoing financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner. The position prepares invoices and monitors revenue associated with non-student activity, processes the College’s utility payments, tracks outstanding checks issued by the College, and reconciles multiple bank accounts monthly. The Accounting Specialist works with College departments, external organizations, and financial institutions to support effective cash management and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial transactions, account balances, and financial reporting. LLCC describes its workplace as positive and team-oriented, supportive of staff development, and committed to an inclusive workplace and learning environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, or equivalent.
Two years of experience working in a business, banking, or accounting office.
Customer service skills.
Experience and/or training using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and pivot tables.
Successful completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and reconcile daily bank and investment account activity.
Ensure accurate recording and tracking of cash inflows and outflows.
Process incoming and outgoing financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Prepare invoices and monitor revenue associated with non-student activity.
Process the College’s utility payments.
Track outstanding checks issued by the College.
Reconcile multiple bank accounts monthly.
Collaborate with College departments, external organizations, and financial institutions to support cash management and the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial transactions, account balances, and financial reporting.