Senior Accountant - TNBR Careers

This is a full-time position responsible for financial reporting, analysis, reconciliation and ensuring the accuracy of financial records of Southwest Tennessee Community College and Southwest Foundation. This position reports to the Director of A...

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Senior Accountant

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Accounting

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time position responsible for financial reporting, analysis, reconciliation and ensuring the accuracy of financial records of Southwest Tennessee Community College and Southwest Foundation. This position reports to the Director of Accounting.

Job Duties

• Prepares, examines, or analyzes complex accounting transactions, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• May function as subject matter expert or project lead on accounting
• Develops, maintains, and monitors aging reports, trend analysis, charts, and graphs to include preparing and analyzing detailed and complex accounting, statistical, and narrative financial reports and statements
• Assists with financial activity closeouts and financial audits to include preparing year end schedules and supplemental reports as required.
• Enhance the control environment by monitoring accounting processes and systems; may recommend process changes and improvements
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• May prepare tax documentation and financial statements.
• Research and implement new GASB Accounting Standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college and training which enable one to perform the essential job functions.
  
• Five (5) years of recent experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or analysis of business operations.
  
• Advanced knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, applicable GASB and GAAP guidelines regarding classification of recording fixed assets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
  
• A background check will be required for the successful candidate.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced excel skills.
  
• Experience with Ellucian Banner systems and Argos reporting software desired.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Excellent organization skills in order to determine workload priorities
  

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.