JOB TITLE: STAFF ACCOUNTANT DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

SALARY RANGE: $45,000 – $50,000 FLSA: EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant College Director for Finance

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full Time - 12 month position - PEERS position

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant monitors and maintains financial accounting records for all college system funds in accordance with federal, state, generally accepted accounting principles and GASB requirements. The Staff Accountant provides general accounting support for daily operations of the system.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries into the accounting system.
• Complete requests and answer inquiries related to the general ledger.
• Provide accounting support for the Center for Workforce Development, including accounts receivable billing and reconciliation, financial worksheets and MHEWD submissions.
• Assist with Foundation accounting and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate initiative in understanding process flows and controls.
• Collaborate with other Finance team members in the development and implementation of expedited workflow processes.
• Assist in preparation of year-end audit work papers.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with system policies and procedures.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
• Complete special research projects related to financial analysis and prepare various financial analyses for management.
• Maintain financial records and supporting documentation for internal/external review and in accordance with record retention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending system functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience (full-time, part-time and/or internship).
• Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong self-management skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of two years accounting/auditing experience.
• Fund accounting experience.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.