Accounting Specialist

Odessa College

Odessa, TX

ID: 7247947
Posted: May 24, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

General Summary
General Summary: Professional position providing 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