Senior Accountant / AS1296P / Perkinston, MS

General Duties

• Adequately adhere to all College policies and procedures.
• Adequately adhere to State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with college personnel, students and the community.
• Attend to details and perform at a high rate of accuracy.
• Upgrade skills level and performance through professional development.

Specific Duties

• Aid in the preparation of the annual financial statements and the financial audit including preparation of audit workpapers and reconciliations.
• Reconcile various college general ledger accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of college bank accounts as assigned.
• Maintain college's capital asset ledgers and ensure proper recording of depreciation and amortization.
• Process bank transactions as requested.
• Process unclaimed property to be forwarded to the state of Mississippi on a semi-annual basis.
• Prepare monthly, semi-annual, and annual board reports.
• Monitor and remit taxes as due and liaise with taxing agencies.
• Maintain accounting records for and payment of District Bonds, Leases, and Notes Payable.
• Aid in the preparation of the annual Master Budget Request to the state of Mississippi.
• Train as primary backup for all finance department functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Finance or the Assistant Comptroller.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of four years practical experience in an accounting/finance setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency in technology.

Desirable Qualifications

• CPA license.
• Masters degree in business, accounting, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning system, preferably Banner.
• Prior or current experience working in a community/junior college setting.