Accounting Technician
Position: Accounting Technician | PART-Time position
Department: Financial Services
Reports To: Accounting and Office Manager
Summary
Louisburg College is a private, residential, two-year with enrollment ranging from 400-500 students. This position reports to the Accounting and Office Manager. The incumbent's key function is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, banking transactions, reconciliations, and operations of cash management, and performing professional accounting tasks at a College level within the Division of Financial Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verify invoices and electronic charges for accuracy and process for payment.
- Monitor and reconcile the College's online credit card accounts.
- Be responsible for processing electronic charges, direct deposits, and maintaining systems necessary to operate current age online business banking.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations.
- Perform accounting functions necessary to maintain the student accounting system and financial accounting management information system.
- Prepare and enter journal entries and other necessary entries into the financial accounting system regularly for monthly and year-end closings.
- Provide information on revenues, expenditures, and account balances to college faculty, staff, and outside agencies (Title III, Title IV Federal Funds, Budget/Expense Reports, Cash Reports, etc.)
- Process monthly and annual reports, such as 1098T, 1099, and sale & use tax.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS in Accounting, Business, or relevant field.
- Two (2) years of related experience - must be able to make independent and informed accounting decisions based upon generally accepted accounting principles and perform these functions in multiple and varied accounting systems.
- Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and varied accounting systems.
- Experience in MS Office.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in accounts payable and cash management, fund accounting, and contracts.
- Experience with QuickBooks, or other higher education software.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess errors and assist in maintaining compliance.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well independently.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations (IRS, Sales & Use Tax), some accounting, and higher education experience in this area is much preferred.
Required Work Hours: The normal work schedule is Monday - Friday onsite. Scheduled work hours may change or vary from time-to-time based on institutional need, including added evening hours and/or weekend work as needed.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references to Human Resources at hr@louisburg.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
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