Title: Accountant II

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

Prepare budgets and ensure that financial data is presented correctly and timely.

Job Duties

• Generate institution's budgets.


• Prepare financial statements for the Foundation.


• Prepare and post monthly departmental charges.


• Prepare quarterly reports.


• Reconcile monthly bank statements.


• Prepare Form 990.


• Prepare indirect cost report.


• Prepare grant activity schedules.


• Provide financial data to IPEDS for institution.


• Post entries pertinent to budget revisions.


• Make correcting entries to the general ledger.


• Prepare budget data and financial data for binding and distribution.


• Analyze financial data to be used in the decision-making process.


• Provide answers to questions related to budget and financial statements posed by internal and external sources.


• Serve as a liaison to the Foundation.


• Perform research for consistency and accuracy and to ensure that the institution is in compliance with policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• Two years of general accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Strong interpersonal and public relations communication skills; ability to effectively communicate using written and verbal skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Banner database software knowledge or experience is a plus.
* Ability to perform complex accounting calculations.
* Reasoning ability required in decision-making, applying relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations and performing various tasks.
* Office administration, time management, organizational, and scheduling skills required. Knowledge of GAAP, budget management, and financial accounting. Must be able to exercise ethics and maintain confidentiality.

Pay Rate: $47,031 - $58,788 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Open Until Filled: Yes; for best consideration, apply by: 01/16/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.