Finance Accountant
About The Position
The Finance Accountant supports the mission of JCCC by managing financial operations through accurate reporting, account reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. The role maintains the general ledger, monitors cash flow, and manages fixed asset accounting to ensure the integrity of financial records. Assists with grant and contract oversight, including fiscal monitoring and reporting. The incumbent contributes to internal and external audits, prepares financial analyses and Board reports, and supports ERP system processes. Requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in Higher Education.
- Preferred experience with Ellucian Banner.
- Preferred grants and fixed asset experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the monthly Board of Trustees Treasurer’s Report.
- Conduct financial analysis as requested.
- Prepare grant fiscal reports for internal stakeholders and external agencies.
- Monitor daily cash flow for the college.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Complete various other account/fund reconciliations.
- Ensure appropriate documentation for fiscal transactions related to grants and contracts.
- Assist with fiscal monitoring of grants and contracts to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
- Assist with preparation of audit schedules and documentation for grant compliance audits.
- Oversee the bi-monthly payroll information upload from the Human Resources module to the Finance module within Banner.
- Maintain the general ledger, including review and assessment for adjustments.
- Perform accounting for fixed assets (subsidiary ledger reconciliation, depreciation, construction projects).
- Maintain financial records in accordance with audit standards.
- Assist in the completion of the external audit.
- Assist with preparation of annual audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance with some employer paid options.
- Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
- Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
- Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
- 14 days of paid holidays
- Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
- Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
- And many more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
