ACCOUNTANT II - FINANCE

PART TIME (20HRS/WEEK)

DATE OF POSTING: July 29, 2024

BARGAINING UNIT: MSEA Support, Range 17

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $22.00 - $28.41

BENEFIT SUMMARY: 50% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, Maine Public Employees Retirement System in lieu of social security, generous vacation/sick time allowances, 13 paid holidays, professional development, and 50% reduced tuition within the MCCS for employee, spouse and dependents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a staff accounting position supporting the Finance Office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to accounting reconciliations and analysis, journal entries, variance reporting, accounting support of the SMCC Foundation, grant funded analysis and reporting, and general accounting support. To provide technical advice to other accountant and professionals. Supervision may be exercised over an accounting support staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree with two (2) years of related accounting or auditing experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years demonstrated experience with accounting or auditing
• Related professional work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of automated accounting systems
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of public financial administration, budgeting and reporting
• Knowledge of state appropriation system and budget and accounting procedures
• Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting and financial reports and statements
• Advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheet preparations
• Ability to analyze and draw conclusions for financial data
• Ability to perform detail work involving written or numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of an accounting support staff

SMCC is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact 207-741-5826.