Accountant
- Employer
- Owens Community College
- Location
- Owens Toledo Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Essential Functions:
Financial Transactions, Reporting, and Reconciliations
Record and maintain accurate financial records including journal entries, cash postings, and any necessary adjustments while following established policies and procedures.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and reviewing general ledger transactions.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, collaborating with Senior Accountants and the Controller to ensure accuracy.
Prepare cash deposits postings, including all supporting documentation and reporting.
Manage purchasing card transactions, entries, and processing.
Maintain fixed asset system, tracking, general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
Reconcile construction projects, prepare and record journal entries for construction activities
Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including daily cash transactions, receivables, payables, and other general ledger accounts.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances, ensuring all accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
Audit & Compliance Support
Assist in preparing for internal and external audits providing necessary documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations, along with internal policies and procedures.
Budgeting & Cash Analysis Support
Collaborate with the Controller and finance team in monitoring budget-to-actual variances, providing insights, and identifying any areas of concern.
Assist with preparation of cash analysis, transactions, and reporting.
Grant Accounting Support
Work with the Grant Accountant to track grant expenditures and revenues, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and accurate reporting for grant-funded projects
Provide backup duties to Grant Accountant.
Collaboration with Procurement & Accounts Payable
Support the Procurement Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist by reviewing and assisting with payment processing.
Payroll Assistance
Collaborate with the Payroll Manager as needed to ensure accurate payroll-related financial payable processing.
Other Duties as Assigned
Contribute to process improvements within the Controller's Office to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support the overall goals of the Controller's Office and the finance team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Excellent math and analytical skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, collaboration, and time management skills
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to apply knowledge to accounting transactions.
Willingness to learn and use accounting and financial software.
Strong attention to detail.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and three years related experience.
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
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