"FT Professional Support - Accounting Specialist"

Job Summary

The Accounting Specialist maintains and monitors accounting data entered online, including auditing and reconciling data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the College. This position is responsible for all accounting processes, such as accounts receivable, monitoring bank balances, processing journal entries, reconciling customer account balances, reconciling general ledger balances, reconciling fund balances, and monitoring fixed assets. This position also takes part in processing College check runs and check maintenance, and monitors the general ledger for accuracy. This position will also assist in projects as assigned by the Assistant Controller. The successful candidate in this position will champion the College’s diversity initiatives and promote diversity and inclusion. Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• Demonstrated experience working in accounting, specifically financial data analysis and general ledger reconciliations
• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• Demonstrated experience with accounting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Experience working in governmental fund accounting