Junior Accountant (Provisional)

Job Description:

Job Function:

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.

Essential Duties & 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.
• Monitor daily cash activity and ensure proper recording of cash transactions.
• Prepares journal vouchers as needed; reviews journal vouchers prepared by staff and assigns journal voucher numbers as required.
• Reconciles College bank statements to the College records.
• Reconciles College investment accounts. Prepares journal vouchers for interest accruals, purchase of investments, and money market transfers, and additional bank transfers as required.
• Prepares and reviews certain month-end financial statements, including the statement of revenue and expense and balance sheet for financial reporting.
• Prepare year-end reconciliation reports for independent CPA audit review. Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis for certain general ledger accounts.
• Monitors and clears system suspense and various clearing accounts.
• Assist in accounting for transactions on student accounts, including but not limited to financial aid awards, registration, and other transactions on student records.
• 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.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 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.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must currently hold the Monroe County Junior Accountant Title or meet the below minimum qualifications for a provisional appointment.

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

• (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting; OR,
• (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration that included a minimum of fifteen (15) semester credit hours in accounting; OR,
• (C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration that included a minimum of fifteen (15) semester credit hours in accounting plus one (1) year of full-time or its part-time equivalent paid experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping; OR,
• (D) Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

NOTE: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications under (B) or (C) above must submit a student or official copy of the college transcript or an itemized list of coursework and credits received at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm, M-F

Salary: Annual salary starting at $46,392.79. After six months will receive a salary increase.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: The posted salary range represents the full salary scale for this position, which includes all pay steps within the range. The starting salary for all new hires is typically at the entry-level figure, as determined by the step placement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Progression through the range occurs over time based on established criteria such as length of service and performance. This range is provided to give applicants an understanding of the potential earnings over the course of a career in this role.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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Application Instructions:

The following documents MUST be submitted to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.