Accountant III-Operations

Provides advanced accounting support for the College, including internal auditing, financial analysis, and complex account reconciliation in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and federal, state, and local guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related accounting experience or Associate’s Degree and six (6) years of related accounting experience
• Demonstrated intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and financial management systems
• Experience in higher education and Ellucian Banner preferred

Responsibilities

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Prepare and reconcile bank statements to the general ledger for all College and related bank accounts
• Assist the Director of Accounting with financial report preparation and training of college personnel on financial management systems
• Provide advanced guidance and support to accounting staff by identifying errors and determining appropriate corrective actions
• Audit and approve financial documents for accuracy and compliance with College policy and federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare budget forecasts and analyze revenue and expense trends to support decision-making
• Monitor, audit, and reconcile accounts; prepare and post adjusting entries
• Prepare accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies

Position Specific Essential Duties

• Serve as the College’s Bank Web Administrator; oversee banking platforms, including user access, security, training, internal controls, and coordination with financial institutions, IT, and campus leadership
• Lead complex bank and general ledger reconciliations across multiple entities; resolve reconciling items to ensure accurate financial reporting and cash management
• Perform advanced payroll accounting, including reconciliation of payroll bank and liability accounts, outstanding check analysis, discrepancy resolution, and adjusting journal entries
• Monitor and reconcile payroll-related liabilities and benefit accounts; analyze variances to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with payroll corrections and redistributions; ensure proper funding, documentation, and audit support
• Prepare financial projections, forecasts, and trend analyses to support planning and decision-making
• Prepare accounting schedules, reports, and audit support; respond to auditor requests and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Exercise independent judgment in complex accounting functions impacting multiple College entities, ensuring the integrity of cash management and financial reporting systems

Benefits

Health and Medical

• CIGNA Open Access Plus (OAP) and Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser
• Prescription Drug Benefits: Included in medical premiums for both CIGNA and Kaiser plans
• Mental Health: Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment (inpatient and outpatient) when pre-approved; premium included in medical care plan

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Spending Account: $2,600
• Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care): $5,000

Financial

• Term Life Insurance: MetLife Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance: Available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance: Available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000); 100% employee paid
• Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider; available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty; spouse and dependent coverage available; accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease; 100% employee paid
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford Individual or Family Coverage; employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000
• Long-Term Disability Plan: Pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence; employee pays 100% of premium

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b); payroll salary reduction authorization needed
• Roth 403(b): Available through TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.; allows post-tax contributions with tax-free withdrawals upon retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.

Legal Services

• Legal Resources: Pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation, and representation for commonly used legal services

Work and Family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral; free personal advocates assisting you and any household member
• Paid Leave Benefits: Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance: Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs; spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade
• Academic Cash Award: Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree
• McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program: Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four years

Mandated Federal Benefits

• Workers’ Compensation
• Unemployment Insurance
• Social Security

For Your Convenience

• ATM machines available at each of the main campuses
• Check cashing with appropriate ID
• Free parking
• Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool, and library