Accounting Specialist

General Summary

The Accounting Specialist provides management and leadership for the fiscal and business functions of Odessa College. This position would assist in developing the yearly budget, provide detailed salary reviews, and provide timely, reliable data to the Chief Financial Officer.

Specific Position Duties

• Calculate all adjunct and overload faculty pay
• Reconcile all payroll benefit accounts monthly
• Assist with the quarterly 941 reports
• Review monthly bank reconciliations for multiple college bank accounts
• Performs reconciliation and analysis of assigned general ledger accounts
• Create journal entries
• Assist faculty and staff in understanding the financial operations and policies of the College
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting data
• Promote operational efficiency and encourage adherence to prescribed College policies and procedures
• Assist with the yearly audit process
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of fund accounting processes, GASB requirements, and budget processes
• The ability to effectively use computer technology to maintain records, generate reports, and communicate information to others.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in higher education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person