What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at KY Higher Education Student Loan Corporation?
The Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation offers family-friendly benefits, including paid vacation, sick and holiday leave; health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance; defined benefit pension plan and 401(k) plan; educational assistance; and a pleasant work environment.
JOB DUTIES
Performs duties in the maintenance of accounting systems and processing of transactions.
- Maintains accounting information systems; prepares entries to general and subsidiary ledgers; and prepares journal entries.
- Prepares special financial reports; prepares analysis of current results to prior periods and/or budget. Assists with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Prepares monthly bank account reconciliations.
- Post payments to loan servicing system
- Prepares quarterly reporting to Department of Education
- Participates in projects to implement systems and improve effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvements. Utilizes technology effectively in performance of duties.
- Provides analyses and assistance to independent and government auditors as assigned.
- Maintains and improves knowledge and skills in accounting.
- Performs other duties and works on special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or
- Associate Degree in Accounting or related field plus two years of experience in accounting
- Computer experience
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience with general and subsidiary ledgers preferred
- Demonstrated 10-key proficiency
Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000