Position Information
Position Title Accountant I
Posting Category Full-Time Staff/Management
Starting salary range $59,612-$77,495
Faculty Position (if applicable)
About Harford Community College
Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid of vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to perform and lead the general accounting functions within the Finance department. The position is responsible for entering and maintaining financial information in the general ledger and preparing and analyzing various fiscal and financial reports. This is accomplished by reconciling, reviewing, analyzing and investigating balance sheet and revenue and expense accounts; creating, analyzing and posting journal entries; maintaining files and records; preparing reports and filings for outside agencies; communicating with other departments to develop processes, implement initiatives, resolve technical problems and verify information; assisting with audit functions; and compiling information for use in financial reports. Other duties include performing physical inventories; main point of contact for banks and financial institutions associated with the College; serving as a backup to certain members of Finance; developing and maintaining PCI Compliance procedures; and serving on various committees.
This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position
Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position
Required Education
Associates Degree
Required Experience
Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience required, Including:
Processing vendor payments and reimbursement
Managing invoicing and tracking receipts
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to reconcile, review, and analyze various accounts by developing spreadsheets, reconciling ledger accounts to subledgers, and reviewing reports from credit card processors, bank websites, and the College information system
Experience monitoring cash flow by overseeing deposits and withdrawals and reviewing unusual account activity to maintain acceptable balances
Ability to reconcile the College checking account monthly and assist the Accounts Payable department with vendor and student payment research
Experience supporting monthly reporting and audits through preparation and posting of journal entries, management of data transfers, organization of financial documentation, and development of audit schedules
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with Ellucian Banner ERP system, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intact, or any other accounting software
Higher education or governmental accounting experience
Hours per Week 40 - 100%
General Weekly Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
8:30am-4:30pm
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-044FSFA
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date
Close Date 06/24/2026
Open Until Filled No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
*Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in general accounting?
Yes
No
*Do you have experience processing vendor payments and reimbursements ?
Yes
No
*Do you have experience with invoice management and receipt tracking?
Yes
No
*What is your highest level of education completed?
High school or GED
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate
*Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?
Yes
No
*Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3) to work in the United States for Harford Community College?
No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College
Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript- Associate
Optional Documents
Transcript- Bachelor's
Transcript- Doctorate
Transcript- Master's
Certificate/Licensure
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015
443-412-2310 | HumanResources@harford.edu
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