Accountant I

Posted: 11/21/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Ensure financial integrity and responsible accounting, auditing and other fiscal procedures are performed. Serve in a principal role in preparation of interim and annual financial statements. Supervise or carry out other various accounting functions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions:

  • Serve in a principal role in the preparation of interim and annual comprehensive financial statements of the College.

  • Work with the College’s PeopleSoft financial system, the State’s financial systems, and other software.

  • Assist in the maintenance and automation of accounting/financial systems.

  • Administer financial functions such as budgetary accounting, budget preparation, and similar fiscal procedures.

  • Supervise or carry out: preparation of monthly accounting and special reports; maintenance of appropriation and other subsidiary ledgers and determination of proper, classification of accounts for posting therein and reconciliations.

  • Provide financial information to the Assistant Controller and Controller upon request. Prepare various other reports as required by other College departments or agencies.

  • Develop and implement improvements to current systems of internal controls.

 
Occasional Job Functions:
 
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Controller.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education:
 
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience:

  • A minimum of three years of experience in accounting/budgeting in a responsible position.

  • Experience in the preparation of financial statements.

  • Experience working with computerized accounting/financial systems.


Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of fund accounting principles, including experience complying with current GASB pronouncements.

  • Demonstrated skills in administration, organization.

  • Ability to develop and implement improvements to accounting systems and possess ability to multi-task.

  • Ability to analyze and prepare financial statements.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word programs.

  • A working knowledge of the principles of public or private accounting or administrative systems.

 PREFERRED:

  •  CPA or Master’s in a finance-related field.

  • Related experience in a college or university accounting/budgeting position.

 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
 
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.