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. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy. A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.