-Staff Accountant

Morgan Community College • Fort Morgan, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Staff Accountant is responsible for the oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions of the College by providing training and administrative leadership to each of these functional areas as needed. This position provides professional support to the Controller with recording, analyzing, reconciling, and maintenance of all financial records of the institution, including grant monitoring and reporting as well as financial statement preparation. The position also performs professional level accounting functions including but not limited to researching errors and complex problem resolution. In addition, this position works with college personnel and external parties on new projects and activities and is responsible for establishing processes, procedures, and maintaining internal controls in compliance with GAAP, CCCS, and State policies. The Staff Accountant shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the value of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college's commitment to the Guiding Principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a combination of education and professional accounting experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as evidenced by at least two years' progressively responsible professional accounting, or auditing experience.
• Experience interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, with the ability to learn other software as required.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations/communication skills and the ability to work with staff, students, and external agencies.
• Able to work occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by college events, special projects, compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day and week, and committee service.
• Ability to travel as necessary to attend conferences, training, and additional duties as needed on a limited basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Prior work in higher education accounting and/or State of Colorado or local government.
• Grant accounting experience.
• Experience with Banner system.
• Experience with CORE system.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
• Providing training and administrative leadership to functional areas.
• Recording, analyzing, reconciling, and maintenance of all financial records.
• Grant monitoring and reporting.
• Financial statement preparation.
• Performing professional level accounting functions including researching errors and complex problem resolution.
• Working with college personnel and external parties on new projects and activities.
• Establishing processes, procedures, and maintaining internal controls in compliance with GAAP, CCCS, and State policies.
• Promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the value of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college's commitment to the Guiding Principles.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• LTD & benefit package
• Tuition reimbursement in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level