Junior Accountant (Provisional) Monroe Community College

About the role

The Junior Accountant reports directly to the Financial Specialist. This is an entry-level financial position involving responsibility for accounting records and the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations. Work is performed under supervision with exercise of independent judgement, but in accordance with outlined objectives, policies, and procedures. Work involves the use of an automated accounting system. Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reconciliation and aging reports.
• Generate month-end reconciliation reports for review by the Financial Specialist and /or Assistant Controller.
• Reconciles accounting activity to ensure it balances with the general ledger. Review, identify, and correct discrepancies in accounts.
• Maintain reports in the College's report writing program to ensure that the reports generated are complete and accurate.
• Employs professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial management to facilitate financial accounting between departments, third-party agencies, system functions, and various issues, as well as to maintain proper internal controls and satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Provides assistance to supervisor and clerical staff in the performance of standard and routine accounting, related tasks, and special assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of general bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing principles, methods and procedures.
• Good knowledge of internal checks and controls.
• Ability to utilize an automated accounting system and perform data entry.
• Ability to design and maintain spreadsheets and databases within existing software programs.
• Ability to reconcile accounts.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Mathematical ability.
• Accuracy.
• Good judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications

Must currently hold the Monroe County Junior Acc