Accounting Specialist

Carroll Community College•Westminster, MD

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist provides critical support to the College’s Finance and Business Office. Reporting to the Accounting Operations Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with both institutional policies and state/federal regulations.

Requirements

Associate degree in finance, accounting or related field plus three years’ experience relevant to the specifics of the essential functions and areas of responsibility.
Clear knowledge of AP and AR as well as GAAP accounting principles.
Strong analytical skills to locate and correct errors.
Must be detailed oriented and work cooperatively in a team environment.
Demonstrated aptitude and proficiency learning and using new technologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and other office software applications in a Windows environment.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to successfully balance multiple competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work with and learn new technology.
Excellent customer service skills, friendly demeanor, respect for confidentiality and understanding and acceptance of people from various backgrounds.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with college coursework in accounting OR Bachelor’s degree with additionally verifiable training in accounting methods and systems encompassing basic accounting functions.
Experience with Colleague or other relevant accounting software.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting transactions in assigned accounting systems; creates and records journal entries.
Performs transactions for assigned scholarship and grant activity.
Assists Business Office with resolving discrepancies in the accounts receivable system.
Performs monthly reconciliation of general ledger account balances and provides analysis of any variances in those accounts.
Performs bank reconciliations.
Reconciles and records monthly purchasing card activity.
Audit and process travel reimbursement forms.
Prepares reports as necessary.
Creates and maintains year-end reports for audits.
Submits bi-weekly payroll taxes and assists Human Resources as needed with payroll tax adjustments.
Performs accounts payable functions in absence of Accounts Payable Specialist.
Assists procurement process by reconciling invoices, payments, credits, and closure of purchase orders.
Reconciles outstanding purchase orders with AP and GL and adjusts as necessary.
Assists Foundation Accountant with monthly journal entrees, invoice tracking and reporting.
Assist Grants Accountant with budget and grant applications reviews and reporting transactions.
Acts as back up to provide Business Office support.
Performs other duties as assigned.