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Accountant

Hinds Community College • Raymond, MS • 9h ago

Position Title:

Accountant

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Accountant REPORTS TO: Comptroller

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Finance/CFO

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Extensive experience and skills with all Microsoft Office program and applications. Experience and ability to effectively and efficiently interpret and research federal, state, and local regulations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Maintains current and accurate balances of the general ledger; reconciles subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger; analyzes accounts for the nature and accuracy of transactions.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of grant records for all assigned grants. Grant files are to include applications, grant award notification, grant award budget and modifications, and reimbursement requests.

Prepares, posts, and analyzes assigned journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Provide assistance to grant directors in the preparation of grant applications, grant requirements, and oversight of financial reporting related to assigned grants.

Provide assistance to auditors with desk reviews and audits for assigned grants.

Prepare drawdowns promptly for grants for costs supported by the general ledger for cash reimbursement. Maintain documentation to support each drawdown.

Prepares and distributes monthly budget-to-actual reconciliation for assigned departments and grants.

Assists in the annual audit by preparing work papers, schedules, and analyses of account balances for the Auditor and Comptroller.

Conduct revenue and expenditure analysis and audits of assigned grants and projects to ensure compliance with internal controls and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Assists with other accounting functions as needed.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate authority.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results **.

Mission**

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

Integrity

Diversity

Excellence

Accountability

Leadership

Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu .

Title IX : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 60

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

12 Month 260 Days

Job Classification:

Accounting

Scheduled Hours:

37.5

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