"Accountant"

Harper College

We are Harper College…the college in your community. Harper College is now one of the nations premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicagos northwest suburbs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. To review all benefit information visit us at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

Qualifications

Education: B.A. in Accounting or five years of relevant experience required.

Experience: Minimum of three years of relevant experience required.

Job Description

• Using generally accepted accounting principles, analyzes, records and processes a variety of accounting documents.
• Evaluates, recommends and assists in the development and implementation of new or revised departmental policies and procedures.
• Analyzes, maintains and records financial data for assigned general ledger accounts, periodically prepares reconciliations, and prepares both routine and complex reports.
• Identifies problems and gathers evidence to draw logical conclusions and corresponding solutions.
• Researches, prepares and posts journal entries to transfer funds or make corrections as needed.
• Uses analytical skills to serve as resource to others in resolution of complex accounting problems and issues
• Investigates department expenditure and budget questions.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulation.
• Creates various reports for outside auditors and federal, state and other agencies.
• Evaluates supporting documentation, answers inquiries and prepares audit schedules with variance explanations for the annual audit.
• Assists in maintaining and organizing College financial records.
• Performs requested reviews of internal controls and recommends course of action.
• May exercise considerable initiative in order to meet assigned objectives.
• Researches and analyzes special projects as required.
• Oversee the allocation and tracking of employee-related account balances in accordance with institutional policies.
• Maintains records, and analyzes financial data for assigned general ledger accounts, periodically prepares reconciliations, and prepares both routine and ad hoc reports.
• Records and prepares various tax agency returns.
• Participates in quarterly Oracle Fusion ERP release testing, including validation of financial modules, workflows, and integrations to ensure system stability and compliance.
• Develops and maintains documentation for ERP processes, configurations, and testing protocols.
• Supports data integrity efforts by performing periodic audits and reconciliations of ERP-generated financial data.
• Cross trains as back up for other staff members.
• Extracts and manipulates data needed for year-end accruals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Under general supervision of Manager of Budget and Accounting Services.

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