Financial Accountant

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations
• Minimum three (2) years’ General Ledger Accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month end deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, preparing journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Minimum 2 years’ experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
• Ability to independently identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with AP, AR, Banking Institutions, and/or other business units
• Ability to reconcile fixed and capital asset accounts and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Use of computers and related word processing and spreadsheet software application programs
• 10-key proficient
• Preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
• Interpreting financial records and statements
• Basic knowledge and experience in supervision
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

• Minimum four (4) years’ General Ledger Accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and ERP accounting systems
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
• Experience reconciling fixed and capital asset accounts and knowledge of fixed asset capitalization policies and depreciation methodologies
• Experience supporting external audits and schedules
• Minimum (2) years working in the Education Industry

• Perform regular, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding transactions and discrepancies.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries to ensure accurate and timely posting of budget transfers, benefit reallocation, and other financial transactions.
• Monthly reconciliation of fixed and capital asset reports ensuring activity is accurately recorded and supported.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by meeting established deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of account balances.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Operations, Banking Institutions, and other departments to investigate and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings as assigned.
• Review balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reconciliation workpapers in accordance with company retention policies.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and ad hoc financial analysis, as assigned.

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.