Accountant II - Morris Brown College

Accountant II

Overview:

Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant II is a vital part of the Fiscal Affairs Team and a collaborative partner in meeting various institutional goals and objectives. Additionally, the Accountant II will demonstrate, by example, a clear commitment to providing excellent customer service. Moreover, the Accountant II ensures practical administrative support for students, faculty, and staff for the campus.

Job duties

The Accountant II will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Perform monthly reconciliations, including but not limited to bank statements, investment accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Compile, analyze, research, reconcile, and report on ledger activities for assigned areas
• Research and respond to inquiries and provide information to aid with problem resolution
• Serve as audit liaison with Internal and External auditors and coordinating with departments to ensure audit deadlines are met
• Assist with financial planning for the college, preparing financial reports, and adhering to all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Minimum Qualifications

The Accountant II must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in general ledger accounting. Supervisory experience in accounting is preferred.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all management levels within the Institution as well as key individuals in other organizations/agencies to provide maximum support to students, faculty, and others being served by the Institution.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, general business programs, policies and procedures is required to ensure effective/efficient use and distribution of financial and other resources.
• Knowledge, understanding, and business application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to respond effectively to numerous and varied situations, analyze issues, and respond quickly and correctly to resolve problems and support the needs of students, faculty, staff, and others on the Institution.
• Analytical abilities required in presenting budget status summaries/reports and recommending alternatives to improve services for students, faculty, & staff and to enhance campus facility.
• Knowledge of other Institution departments and personnel required to ensure support for the Institution and effective coordination with other external resources, as necessary.
• The Accountant II must be a "team player" with the desire to promote the entire Institution and all its programs through energetic and effective coordination with applicable Institution departments and appropriate external organizations and agencies.
• Excellent listening skills and trained abilities to adapt to a dynamic environment and progressive organization.

Service Excellence

The Accountant II will work collaboratively with other administrators and department heads.

This position will also help to create and maintain a customer service culture, program, orientation, and focus for assigned areas.

Job Type: Full-time 40 hours per week position minimum. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including monthly closeouts, registration, and audit season.