Accountant

• 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.

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

Experience: Minimum of three years of relevant experience required.