What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Jackson State Community College?
Title: Accountant II
Institution: Jackson State Community College
Job Summary
Prepare budgets and ensure that financial data is presented correctly and timely.
Job Duties
- Generate institution’s budgets.
- Prepare financial statements for the Foundation.
- Prepare and post monthly departmental charges.
- Prepare quarterly reports.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements.
- Prepare Form 990.
- Prepare indirect cost report.
- Prepare grant activity schedules.
- Provide financial data to IPEDS for institution.
- Post entries pertinent to budget revisions.
- Make correcting entries to the general ledger.
- Prepare budget data and financial data for binding and distribution.
- Analyze financial data to be used in the decision-making process.
- Provide answers to questions related to budget and financial statements posed by internal and external sources.
- Serve as a liaison to the Foundation.
- Perform research for consistency and accuracy and to ensure that the institution is in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two years of general accounting experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and public relations communication skills; ability to effectively communicate using written and verbal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Banner database software knowledge or experience is a plus.
- Ability to perform complex accounting calculations.
- Reasoning ability required in decision-making, applying relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations and performing various tasks.
- Office administration, time management, organizational, and scheduling skills required. Knowledge of GAAP, budget management, and financial accounting. Must be able to exercise ethics and maintain confidentiality.
Pay Rate: $47,031 - $58,788 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.)
Open Until Filled: Yes; for best consideration, apply by: 01/16/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application at the link below. https://careers.tbr.edu/jobs/accountant-ii-jackson-tennessee-united-states-42fc4b16-81cd-4cf7-b4a1-50523a4bc487
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,031.00 - $58,788.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- general accounting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jackson, TN 38301 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jackson, TN 38301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,031 - $58,788
